Designing and Implementing a Telehealth Simulation for Pain Neuroscience Education in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum: A Pilot Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Higher Education Pedagogies - Year 2024, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
There is continuing debate over the best pedagogical approach to deliver modern pain science knowledge. Experiential learning, such as simulation, may better promote application and retention of curricular material. This study investigated changes in knowledge of pain neurophysiology, attitudes, beliefs and clinical recommendations towards chronic low back pain (CLBP) after participation in a telehealth simulation for pain neuroscience education (PNE). A convenience sample of twenty-one Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students, age 23.6 (± 3.60), completed the simulation. Students completed a pre- and post-questionnaire consisting of the Revised Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire (rNPQ) Healthcare Providersâ Pain and Impairments Relationship Scale (HC-PAIRS) and clinical vignette. Additionally, the post simulation survey included the Simulation Effectiveness Tool Modified (SET-M). Descriptive statistics were utilized to analyze all data. Pre- and post-rNPQ mean (SD) scores improved from 5.38 ±1.24 (44.8%) to 6.48 ±1.36 (54%). HC-PAIRS mean (SD) scores lowered from 51.76 ± 9.64 to 47.14 ±5.41, indicating a positive shift in attitudes and beliefs relating to CLBP. All appropriate clinical recommendations improved after post simulation. The mean (SD) SET-M score was 54.9 ±3.66. Experiential learning via a PNE telehealth simulation improved knowledge of pain neurophysiology, positively shifted attitudes and beliefs towards CLBP, while also improving appropriate clinical recommendations. The SET-M scores present the learners perspective and provide guidance in adapting the simulation in the future. Further research should include a longitudinal design with a long-term follow up, a larger sample size across different curricula and a qualitative component to explore the student experience.
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Shannon Logan,
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- DOI https://doi.org/10.33422/ijhep.v5i2.648
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