In this episode I talked with Kieran O’Sullivan, a senior lecturer at the University of Limerick in Ireland, about his back pain research and his experience as a physical therapist helping people in chronic pain. I have been following Kieran’s research and writing for many years, and I've always been struck by its relevance and clarity. He does a great job simplifying many different threads of complex research into an approach that is evidence-based, common sense and actionable. He also has a talent for translating back-and-forth between language that is appropriate for researchers, clinicians, and patients.
Thank you for the perspective on when and when not to educate. Also , what intervention might be right for that particular person. Slowing down and getting clarity on what client may already know. And an idea I had from hearing these perspectives is , perhaps asking client what they may like to hear , pertaining to what they believe could be useful for them. Maybe inviting a menu of ideas that we as therapist heard during intake which could be a fit for that particular person/client !? Thank you Todd and Kieran
hey there, current PT student here— who is the U. Sydney researcher that Kieran mentioned around 20:19? i googled every possible spelling of the name as i hear it but can’t find the person in question!
Kieran O'Sullivan on Pain and Client Education
Thank you for the perspective on when and when not to educate. Also , what intervention might be right for that particular person. Slowing down and getting clarity on what client may already know. And an idea I had from hearing these perspectives is , perhaps asking client what they may like to hear , pertaining to what they believe could be useful for them. Maybe inviting a menu of ideas that we as therapist heard during intake which could be a fit for that particular person/client !? Thank you Todd and Kieran
hey there, current PT student here— who is the U. Sydney researcher that Kieran mentioned around 20:19? i googled every possible spelling of the name as i hear it but can’t find the person in question!