In this conversation, Derek discusses his journey in pain rehabilitation and the challenges faced in providing comprehensive care. He emphasizes the need for prevention and early intervention in pain management, as well as the importance of addressing the biopsychosocial factors that contribute to pain. Derek also shares strategies for introducing new narratives to patients and overcoming barriers to implementing a multidisciplinary approach. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the frontier of pain care and the potential impact of understanding the neuroimmune system on patient care. In this conversation, Derek Griffin discusses the complexity of pain and the challenges of understanding its underlying mechanisms. He emphasizes the importance of bringing complex topics to the patient's context and using relatable examples, such as allergies and the flu, to explain the body's protective responses. Derek also highlights the limitations of pain neuroscience education and the need for a more comprehensive approach to treatment. He discusses the skill set required for psychologically informed care, including active listening, dealing with uncertainty, and acknowledging the patient's expertise. Derek concludes by emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and collaboration in improving patient care.
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***TIMESTAMPS***
00:00:00 - Start
00:02:12 - Derek's Journey
00:05:42 - Derek's transition from university learning to realities of the clinic
00:08:57 - Importance of good pain care early
00:14:13 - Barriers to biopsychosocial practice
00:21:56 - Introducing new narratives to patients
00:31:27 - Psychoneuroimmunology???? Making it clinical
00:41:59 - Why pain neuroscience education may struggle and power of experential learning
00:49:40 - What skills you need to better succeed in pain care
00:57:17 - How to find Derek online
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