Impact of a Pain Neuroscience Education Program on Primary Students with and Without Intellectual Disabilities

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Pain (Back / Neck) Adherence Interventions Agnosia Behavior Chronic Pain Health Behavior Health Education Medication Adherence Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Patient Acceptance of Health Care Patient Compliance Perceptual Disorders Signs and Symptoms Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Age range

10 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Universidad de Extremadura

Badajoz, 06006, Spain

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

Pain Neuroscience Education Program (PNE)

Behavioral

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.

Primary outcomes

Satisfaction Level and Knowledge Acquisition in Pain Neuroscience Education

Time frame: 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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidad de Extremadura

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Registry information

Official study title

Satisfaction and Knowledge Acquisition Following a Pain Neuroscience Education Program in Primary Students with and Without Intellectual Disabilities

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Oct 29, 2024
Registry last updated: Nov 8, 2024

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