The Effects of Pain Neuroscience Education in a Spanish-Speaking Population

Chronic pain is a topic of discussion that is becoming increasingly prevalent among
healthcare professionals. With the ever-growing opioid epidemic, there are a variety of
discussions on different modes of treatment other than opioid prescription. Pain neuroscience
education, or PNE, is one of these alternative treatment options. PNE focuses on a patient's
understanding of pain itself and relates this to the current pain they are experiencing. PNE
is often a discussion between provider and patient that utilizes a series of stories,
metaphors, and examples where pain is described from a point of view that is not strictly
medical. Recent literature suggests there is a lack of knowledge regarding pain in the United
States, particularly in the Spanish-speaking population. This population is also less likely
to seek a physician's advice for pain management. For these reasons, this study will focus on
the Spanish-speaking population within the Winchester community. Due to success within prior
PNE studies, this study will be conducted through a classroom lecture. The overarching
purpose of this study is to examine the change in knowledge of pain in the Spanish-speaking
population immediately following a PNE lecture composed of stories, metaphors, and examples
about pain. Because Spanish-speaking individuals are less likely to seek out a medical
provider, the study may support an additional treatment option for managing chronic pain. Not
only will this provide further research to support the benefits of PNE, but there is the
potential to modify a participant's perception of their own pain through this educational
lecture.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Participants must speak Spanish at least 50% of the time at home OR Spanish must be
the first language learned. Participants must also be willing to sit and listen to
lecture and fill out quiz before and after.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Any individual under the age of 18 will be excluded from the study.