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Pain Science Education for Labour and Postpartum Pain

United Kingdom30 participantsStarted 2026-03-01

Plain-language summary

This Delphi study aims to establish expert consensus on the role, content, and delivery of pain science education (PSE) for labour and postpartum pain management. Despite the growing application of PSE in other populations, its use in maternity care remains underexplored. Through a three-round electronic Delphi survey, multidisciplinary experts-including physiotherapists, midwives, gynaecologists, pain specialists, nurses, and psychologists-will contribute their perspectives to guide the development of a structured PSE intervention for future clinical testing.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Ability to read and write in English * Professional background as one of the following: Registered physiotherapist Registered midwife Gynaecologist Pain management specialist Nurses Psychologist Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to read or write in English * Lack of relevant professional background or clinical experience as outlined in the inclusion criteria * Decline or fail to provide informed consent * Under 18 years of age

What they're measuring

Expert Consensus on Content of Pain Science Education for Labour and Postpartum

Timeframe: Day 2

Expert Consensus on Optimal Timing for Delivery of Pain Science Education

Timeframe: Day 2

Expert Consensus on Preferred Delivery Methods for Pain Science Education

Timeframe: Day 2

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07096661

SponsorBournemouth University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-01

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