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Pain Science, Assessment, and the Future of Patient Care: A Conversation with Samantha Stauffer

Pain Science, Assessment, and the Future of Patient Care: A Conversation with Samantha Stauffer

Update: 2025-02-12
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In this episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Samantha Stauffer, MSOP, CPO, FAAOP, director of research at Independence Prosthetics-Orthotics, to discuss her groundbreaking research on pain and performance in post-amputation patients, featured as a Thranhardt Lecture Award at the 51st Academy Annual Meeting. Samantha shares her journey into pain science, explores central sensitization, and explains the PQRST method for pain assessment. They also discuss strategies for identifying and managing pain, the value of a multidisciplinary approach, and tools to enhance patient outcomes.


 


O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.

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Pain Science, Assessment, and the Future of Patient Care: A Conversation with Samantha Stauffer

Pain Science, Assessment, and the Future of Patient Care: A Conversation with Samantha Stauffer

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists