Pain Science Education Want Better Pain Outcomes? Simplify Pain Science and Develop Easy to Read Materials with Maria Garvey-Caruso, PT, DPT
May 22, 2024
Dr. Maria Garvey-Caruso, a physical therapist and author of the Pain Freedom Workbook, discusses her mission to simplify complex pain science for patients. She reveals the challenges of creating user-friendly educational materials that empower individuals with low health literacy. The conversation emphasizes the art of clear communication in pain management, touches on community engagement initiatives, and highlights the importance of personalized treatment and feedback in enhancing patient outcomes. Maria's innovative approach aims to make pain education accessible and relatable.
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Creating A Personalized Workbook
- Maria Garvey-Caruso created her workbook to avoid repetitively writing out the same pain education exercises.
- She wanted a personalized, reproducible tool reflecting her authentic language for her patients.
Use Workbook As An Interactive Tool
- Introduce the workbook during early visits and focus on relevant topics decided collaboratively with patients.
- Encourage patients to engage actively by writing responses and questions in the workbook at home.
Patient Reactions To The Workbook
- Patients often expect traditional physical therapy but are surprised by the personalized pain education workbook.
- One patient chose brain exercises from the workbook, showing empowerment and engagement in care.
