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Improvement in Pain Neuroscience Knowledge and Patient Perceptions Following a One-Day Multidisciplinary Pain
1Department of Pain Management, Osborne Park Hospital, Stirling, Western Australia, Australia.
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
|July 27, 2026
Summary
A single-session pain education program significantly improved patients' knowledge of pain neurophysiology and their perception of self-management strategies. This highlights the value of brief, structured education in chronic pain services.
Area of Science:
- Pain management
- Neuroscience
- Health education
Background:
- Pain neuroscience education is crucial for multidisciplinary chronic pain management.
- Meta-analyses show clinical benefits, but more evidence is needed for implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate changes in pain neurophysiology knowledge and patient perceptions after a single-session "Introduction to Pain Management" (IPM) program.
- Assess the impact of a multidisciplinary tertiary pain service program.
Main Methods:
- Quality improvement study of 16 IPM sessions (February-December 2025).
- Used the Revised Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire (R-NPQ) pre- and post-program.
- Rasch analysis and paired-sample t-test analyzed knowledge changes; a survey assessed perceptions.
Main Results:
- 158 patients had valid Rasch analysis data.
- Significant increase in pain neurophysiology knowledge (p < 0.001) with a moderate-to-large effect size (d = 0.73).
- High patient-reported relevance, clarity, and intended use of self-management strategies.
Conclusions:
- A single-session pain education program improved knowledge and perceptions immediately.
- Supports brief, structured pain education as a foundation in tertiary pain services.
- Further research needed on knowledge retention and long-term clinical outcomes.
