Pain Neuroscience Education for Postamputation Pain and Functioning: Testing Embedded Education in a Mobile App for Occupational Therapy Pain Treatment

PNE provides a shared understanding and can be a promising tool for occupational therapy practitioners to help Veterans manage pain. Plain-Language Summary: This study was done to test a new way of teaching Veterans with phantom limb pain following a below knee amputation. The study used videos that explained pain using mostly pictures that were part of a mobile application for pain treatment. Most Veterans in this study said they were willing to try new treatments. They found the information to be understandable and aligned with their experience of living with pain. This approach to education prepares occupational therapy clients to more actively participate in occupation-based pain treatment.