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Jo Nijs1, Amarins J Wijma2, Laurence Leysen3
1Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education & Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium; Chronic Pain Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine and Physiotherapy, University Hospital Brussels, Brussels, Belgium.
Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
|January 5, 2019
Summary
Pain neuroscience education (PNE) offers a promising approach to manage debilitating pain in cancer survivors. This guide helps clinicians implement PNE, focusing on biopsychosocial mechanisms rather than solely biomedical factors.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pain Management
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Cancer treatment frequently results in prevalent and debilitating pain.
- This pain significantly impacts survivors' quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a practical guide for clinicians implementing pain neuroscience education (PNE) for cancer survivors.
- To guide clinical researchers investigating PNE's effects in this population.
Main Methods:
- Tailoring PNE requires understanding patient-specific factors (beliefs, cognitions, pain memories, social context) and dominant pain mechanisms.
- Clinicians need expertise in pain mechanisms, communication (e.g., Socratic dialogue), and biopsychosocial pain management strategies.
- PNE education focuses on the underlying biopsychosocial pain mechanisms, moving beyond purely biomedical explanations.
Main Results:
- Evidence supports PNE's effectiveness in non-cancer pain populations.
- A pilot study indicates PNE's potential utility in patients experiencing pain post-cancer treatment.
- Successful PNE implementation hinges on personalized education and therapist expertise.
Conclusions:
- Pain neuroscience education (PNE) presents a potential strategy to improve pain outcomes for cancer survivors.
- Further high-quality randomized clinical trials are necessary to validate PNE's efficacy in this population.
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