An evaluation of a one-day pain science education event in a high school setting targeting pain related beliefs, knowledge, and behavioural intentions.

Mankelow, J; Ravindran, D; Graham, A; Suri, S; Pate, JW; Ryan, CG; Martin, D

An evaluation of a one-day pain science education event in a high school setting targeting pain related beliefs, knowledge, and behavioural intentions.

Mankelow, J Ravindran, D Graham, A Suri, S Pate, JW Ryan, CG Martin, D

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Musculoskelet Sci Pract, 2023, 66, pp. 102818
Issue Date:: 2023-08

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dc.contributor.author	Mankelow, J
dc.contributor.author	Ravindran, D
dc.contributor.author	Graham, A
dc.contributor.author	Suri, S
dc.contributor.author	Pate, JW
dc.contributor.author	Ryan, CG
dc.contributor.author	Martin, D
dc.date.accessioned	2023-09-25T04:39:32Z
dc.date.available	2023-06-26
dc.date.available	2023-09-25T04:39:32Z
dc.date.issued	2023-08
dc.identifier.citation	Musculoskelet Sci Pract, 2023, 66, pp. 102818
dc.identifier.issn	2468-8630
dc.identifier.issn	2468-7812
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/172277
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND: Persistent pain is a common condition affecting one in four UK adults. Public understanding of pain is limited. Delivering pain education within schools may improve public understanding in the longer term. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of a one-day Pain Science Education (PSE) event on sixth form/high school students' pain beliefs, knowledge and behavioural intention. METHODS: Exploratory, single-site, mixed-methods, single-arm study involving secondary school students ≥16 years old attending a one-day PSE event. Outcome measures included the Pain Beliefs Questionnaire (PBQ), Concepts of Pain Inventory (COPI-ADULT), a vignette to assess pain behaviours; and thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews. RESULTS: Ninety (mean age 16.5 years, 74% female) of the 114 attendees, agreed to participate in the evaluation. PBQ scores improved on the Organic beliefs subscale [mean difference -5.9 (95% CI -6.8, -5.0), P < 0.01] and Psychosocial Beliefs subscale [1.6 (1.0, 2.2) P < 0.01]. The COPI-Adult revealed an improvement [7.1 (6.0-8.1) points, P < 0.01] between baseline and post intervention. Pain behavioural intentions improved post education for work, exercise, and bed rest related activities (p < 0.05). Thematic analysis of interviews (n = 3) identified increased awareness of chronic pain and its underpinning biology, beliefs that pain education should be widely available, and that pain management should be holistic. CONCLUSIONS: A one-day PSE public health event can improve pain beliefs, knowledge and behavioural intentions in high school students and increase openness to holistic management. Future controlled studies are needed to confirm these results and investigate potential long-term impacts.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Musculoskelet Sci Pract
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102818
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Intention
dc.subject.mesh	Schools
dc.subject.mesh	Educational Status
dc.subject.mesh	Exercise
dc.subject.mesh	Chronic Pain
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Exercise
dc.subject.mesh	Intention
dc.subject.mesh	Schools
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Educational Status
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Chronic Pain
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Intention
dc.subject.mesh	Schools
dc.subject.mesh	Educational Status
dc.subject.mesh	Exercise
dc.subject.mesh	Chronic Pain
dc.title	An evaluation of a one-day pain science education event in a high school setting targeting pain related beliefs, knowledge, and behavioural intentions.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	66
utslib.location.activity	Netherlands
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Physiotherapy
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-09-25T04:39:31Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	66

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Persistent pain is a common condition affecting one in four UK adults. Public understanding of pain is limited. Delivering pain education within schools may improve public understanding in the longer term. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of a one-day Pain Science Education (PSE) event on sixth form/high school students' pain beliefs, knowledge and behavioural intention. METHODS: Exploratory, single-site, mixed-methods, single-arm study involving secondary school students ≥16 years old attending a one-day PSE event. Outcome measures included the Pain Beliefs Questionnaire (PBQ), Concepts of Pain Inventory (COPI-ADULT), a vignette to assess pain behaviours; and thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews. RESULTS: Ninety (mean age 16.5 years, 74% female) of the 114 attendees, agreed to participate in the evaluation. PBQ scores improved on the Organic beliefs subscale [mean difference -5.9 (95% CI -6.8, -5.0), P < 0.01] and Psychosocial Beliefs subscale [1.6 (1.0, 2.2) P < 0.01]. The COPI-Adult revealed an improvement [7.1 (6.0-8.1) points, P < 0.01] between baseline and post intervention. Pain behavioural intentions improved post education for work, exercise, and bed rest related activities (p < 0.05). Thematic analysis of interviews (n = 3) identified increased awareness of chronic pain and its underpinning biology, beliefs that pain education should be widely available, and that pain management should be holistic. CONCLUSIONS: A one-day PSE public health event can improve pain beliefs, knowledge and behavioural intentions in high school students and increase openness to holistic management. Future controlled studies are needed to confirm these results and investigate potential long-term impacts.

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