Unit 2: Communication, Motivational Interviewing

Question 1

What is Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE)?

Answer 1

PNE uses contemporary science to educate pts about BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL nature of pain experience

Question 2

What is Motivational Interviewing?

Answer 2

Pt-CENTERED communication style for strengthening motivation for BEHAVIOR CHANGE by helping pts resolve ambivalence/uncertainty

Question 3

GOAL of PNE?

Answer 3

Optimize pts pain beliefs/perceptions with goal of improving adaptive pain-coping strategies

Question 4

Goal of MI?

Answer 4

Improve treatment adherence