The EIM pain science team has published a paper in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health with their findings for a middle school trial where they followed students for the rest of the school year.
Here are some key takeaways:
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The PNE Boost group, relative to usual care, used 30% less pain meds the rest of the year
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Kids with pain at the initial start who got PNE Boost missed significantly fewer days of school and sport participation
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The findings of this trial may indicate a dedicated PNE curriculum for kids in school with pain
This is another example of this team’s research on ways to impact opioid use through upstream efforts that produce downstream effects.
You can read the full paper here, or access it online here.
Louw, A.; Landrus, R.; Podolak, J.; Benz, P.; DeLorenzo, J.; Davis, C.; Rogers, A.; Cooper, K.; Louw, C.; Zimney, K.; Puentedura, E.J.; Landers, M.R. Behavior Change Following Pain Neuroscience Education in Middle Schools: A Public Health Trial. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 4505.
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EDIE BENNER
Commented • July 19, 2020
Dear PNE Research Team, A well done study! Congratulations! However, shame on the parents of the world! Giving middle school aged kids pain meds! Come on parents! An ice bag, a band aid and encouragement that it will be ok! Pain is normal when you fall off your bike or skin your knee playing kick ball! Thank you. Edie