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Targeting Pain Science Education With a Children's Book: A Single Case Experimental Design (SCED) Study With a Sham

Joshua W Pate1, Laura E Simons2, Emily Moore1

  • 1Discipline of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Pain Research & Management
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Pain science education books improved children's understanding of pain concepts. Using both books and interviews revealed nuanced learning, highlighting the value of diverse assessment methods for pediatric pain science education.

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children's booksconceptual changepain science educationpediatricssingle case experimental design

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pain Management
  • Neuroscience Education
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Understanding the pain-damage relationship and the brain's role in pain is crucial for children.
  • Previous educational interventions for pediatric pain have varied in effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of pain science education (PSE) books on children's understanding of pain.
  • To assess children's perceptions of the brain's influence on pain and the pain-damage relationship.
  • To determine the acceptability and preference for PSE books among children.

Main Methods:

  • A series of single-case experimental designs were used with 17 children (aged 8-12 years).
  • Participants received a sham book followed by a PSE book over six weeks.
  • The Concept of Pain Inventory (COPI) and qualitative interviews assessed conceptual change and book acceptability.

Main Results:

  • COPI scores generally increased after the PSE book, indicating improved understanding of pain concepts.
  • Significant discrepancies between COPI scores and interview data were observed in 88% of children.
  • The PSE book was found to be acceptable and was the preferred learning tool for most children.

Conclusions:

  • Targeted, book-based pain science education can enhance children's comprehension of core pain concepts.
  • Conceptual change in children is dynamic and complex.
  • Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods provides a comprehensive evaluation of learning in pediatric pain science education.