Dr Joshua Pate studies pain science education as a new approach to chronic pain in children and as a preventative strategy to return children to the classroom sooner. He is interested in understanding whether teaching children the science behind pain can help them feel better in the long term. Dr Pate created the “Mysterious Science of Pain” animation with TED-Ed that explains pain neuroscience, and the Concept of Pain Inventory, a questionnaire that helps parents and healthcare providers assess a child’s concept of pain to tailor an education package for them. His goal is simple: empower children to prevent pain from taking over their lives.
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