Table 1 Summary of the AI sessions

Purpose

To focus on positive examples of using pain management evidence in practice

To envisionan ideal context for using pain management evidence in practice

To create contextual structures and processes that support the ideal for using pain management evidence in practice

To implement contextually tailored strategies that strive for the ideal for using pain management evidence in practice

Activities

Introduction to the AI process; explanation of 'high' evidence applied to pediatric pain management; reframing evidence-based pain management as an Affirmative (or positively phrased) Topic; engagement in appreciative interviews to explore positive examples of evidence-based pain management

Consideration of Miracle Questions or questions to envision the possibilities and related contextual supports for using pain management evidence in everyday practice; selection of a specific topic

Formulation of a collective Provocative Proposition or a realistic, present tense, affirmative statement outlining the possibilities for using pain management evidence in everyday practice

Creation of a contextually tailored, concrete action plan to implement pain management evidence in everyday practice within a three-month period

Frequency and duration of sessions

One 3-hour session delivered in a two-week period

One 3-hour session delivered in a two-week period

One 3-hour session delivered in a two-week period

One 3-hour session delivered in a two-week period