Pain Neuroscience Education in a Telehealth Format: A Case Report

Background and Purpose: Describe if pain neuroscience education via telehealth is beneficial for an older adult with persistent pain. Case Description: A 76 year old female presented with persistent pain in the low back and neck. Pain neuroscience education was delivered via telehealth through book club format and with flash cards. Outcomes NPRS improved over the 7 sessions. ROM measures did not show improvement. Fear avoidance belief scores showed significant improvement. The patient reported: “The more understanding about the science behind pain, the more tolerable the pain becomes.” Discussion: PNE in a telehealth format is a viable option for people living with persistent pain as indicated in the case study. An attempt should be made to match the patient's learning strategies with the delivery method be it face to face or via telehealth. Conclusion: This case suggests pain neuroscience education delivered in a telehealth format demonstrates promising results.