Preoperative Pain Neuroscience Education for Lumbar Surgery

Course overview

Lumbar surgery is very prevalent and ever increasing. It is currently reported that one in four patients still experiences pain and disability after lumbar surgery. This course will showcase how a pain neuroscience program was developed, tested, and validated for patients undergoing lumbar surgery. Immediate post-education results showed favorable changes to fear avoidance, pain catastrophizing, and beliefs and expectations regarding surgery. Long-term results showed a positive influence on surgical experience and healthcare utilization after surgery. This course will also showcase a live patient session showing the delivery of the preoperative pain neuroscience education program. This course is suited for clinicians working with pre- and postoperative lumbar surgery patients.