Table 2.
Description of multidisciplinary pain management.
| Session | Topic | Adolescent Content | Parent Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapport Building, History | Build rapport; obtain patient history. Discuss gals for treatment. | Joint Session: Same content |
| 2 | PT Session 1 | Child in Physical Therapy | N/A |
| 3 | Biopsychosocial Model Education | Biopsychosocial model of pain; gate control theory of pain; stress-pain connection | Joint Session: Same content |
| 4 | PT Session 2 | Child in Physical Therapy | N/A |
| 5 | Setting Treatment Goals | Discuss SMART goals; assist adolescent in completing goals. | N/A |
| 6 | PT Session 3 Treatment Goals (Parent only) |
Child in Physical Therapy | Parent meets separately with psychologist; Discuss SMART goals with the parent that focus on enhancing adolescent coping; assist parent in completing goals. |
| 7 | Coping Skills training | Learn and rehearse relaxation techniques (e.g., breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, imagery) | N/A |
| 8 | PT Session 4 Coping Skills Training 1 (Parent only) |
Child in Physical Therapy | Parent learns relaxation techniques (e.g., breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, imagery) being taught to the patient and how to encourage the patient to use these skills at home. |
| 9 | Cognitive Restructuring | Introduction to fundamental cognitive-behavioral strategies including active coping, distraction, and cognitive restructuring | N/A |
| 10 | PT Session 5 Coping Skills Training 2 (Parent Only) |
Child in Physical Therapy | Parent introduction to fundamental cognitive-behavioral strategies taught in the adolescent session including active coping, distraction, and cognitive restructuring |
| 11 | Relapse Prevention, Termination & Future Goals | Review accomplishments; assist adolescent in developing long-term goals; identify “lessons learned” throughout treatment; present graduation certificate. | Joint Session: Same content |
| 12 | PT Session 6 | Child in Physical Therapy | N/A |