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ArticleFrontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland)2025

Impact of a pain education program for people with spinal cord injury who experience neuropathic pain.

Nicholas P Cherup, Kimberly D Anderson, Marlon L Wong, Gabriel E Fernandez, Linda E Robayo, Kathryn Roach, Roberta Vastano, Eva Widerstrom-Noga

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Article in Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors.

Nicholas P CherupThe Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.
Kimberly D AndersonDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, MetroHealth System, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, United States.
Marlon L WongDepartment of Physical Therapy, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.
Gabriel E FernandezThe Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.
Linda E RobayoThe Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.
Kathryn RoachDepartment of Physical Therapy, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.
Roberta VastanoThe Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.
Eva Widerstrom-NogaThe Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.

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Abstract

Background: Neuropathic pain is common after spinal cord injury (SCI). Despite the availability of various treatments, many report inadequate pain relief, and various side effects. Objective: The primary purpose of the current study was to explore participants' perspectives on a brief, four-week virtual pain education program and second to evaluate any effects on pain and psychosocial factors. Methods: This study included 36 participants with SCI who experienced moderate to severe neuropathic pain and explored their perspectives on the pain program using qualitative interviews and evaluated a small set of self-reported pain outcomes. Results: The analysis and coding of the qualitative interview data resulted in two primary overarching themes: Conclusion: Overall, these findings suggest that a brief, virtually administered pain education program in a small group setting may be a positive addition to an interdisciplinary pain program. Future research should continue to develop and individually tailor such programs in this population, as these approaches are low-cost and easily accessible.

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neuropathic painpain educationpain outcomesqualitative interviewsspinal cord injury

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PMCPMC12148921

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