Chronic Pain (back / Neck)
Conditions
Keywords
Pain Management, Health Education, Students, Neuroscience
Brief summary
This observational study evaluates the impact of a Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) program on primary school students in Extremadura, Spain. The study examines satisfaction levels and knowledge acquisition regarding pain neuroscience among students with and without intellectual disabilities. Conducted across both rural and urban educational centers, as well as special and regular education schools, this study aims to identify the effectiveness of PNE in enhancing pain-related knowledge and addressing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) awareness. Additionally, the program includes interactive educational activities tailored for accessibility, using resources such as easy-to-read questionnaires and hands-on models, to support inclusive health education. Data collection involves pre- and post-intervention questionnaires to assess satisfaction and knowledge gains, with statistical analysis exploring differences between demographic and school-type groups.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPain Neuroscience Education Program (PNE)
The Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) Program is a structured educational intervention aimed at primary school students with and without intellectual disabilities. This program introduces students to basic concepts of pain neuroscience, designed to increase understanding of pain mechanisms and promote healthy pain coping strategies. The intervention was adapted to 'easy reading' format to ensure accessibility for students with intellectual disabilities, and was delivered in both rural and urban school settings in Extremadura, Spain.
Sponsors
Universidad de Extremadura
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
10 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Students enrolled in the fifth or sixth grade of primary education in schools within the Autonomous Community of Extremadura. * Students who regularly attend academic activities and complete the educational intervention.
Exclusion criteria
* Students who do not attend school regularly or who are not expected to complete the intervention. * Students with severe cognitive or behavioral impairments that may interfere with participation in the educational activities.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Satisfaction Level and Knowledge Acquisition in Pain Neuroscience Education | Immediately after completion of the educational intervention | This study measures the level of satisfaction and the knowledge acquired by primary school students with and without intellectual disabilities following participation in a Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) program. Satisfaction and knowledge are assessed through a structured questionnaire, focusing on three main dimensions: training activity, teacher's role, and understanding of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health. The responses are analyzed to evaluate the program's impact across different educational settings, including rural vs. urban and special vs. regular education |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed