Toward a Shared Framework for Therapeutic Pain Education: A Delphi-Based International Consensus - PubMed
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- #Delphi Method
- #Pain Education
- #Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain is a global cause of disability affecting physical, psychological, and social functioning.
- Therapeutic pain education is a key non-pharmacological strategy, but lacks consensus on core content and implementation.
- A three-round Delphi consensus study was conducted with 21 international multidisciplinary experts.
- Experts agreed on 35 items, including core content like neuroplasticity, pain-related beliefs, and emotional regulation.
- Recommendations include assessing patient motivation, readiness to change, and tailoring interventions to individual needs.
- The study provides a validated framework for designing therapeutic pain education programs.
- The framework bridges the gap between theory and clinical practice, supporting patient-centered strategies.