What are the greatest opportunities that providers have to optimize patient satisfaction and the reputation of their neuromodulation practice? This session will explore topics related to optimizing the patient experience including anticipating what questions and discussions they may see online regarding spinal cord stimulation, understanding and optimizing programming strategies for neuromodulation therapies, and building and leading a successful neuromodulation team. Adequate patient education is critical to help patients feel comfortable with an inherently unfamiliar process of the trial and implant stages, as well as what to expect after surgery. Setting appropriate expectations, good communication with the care team, and appropriate selection of therapy are key to long-term satisfaction with neuromodulation therapies. This education session will cover critical principles in practice management, surgical practice, patient education, and the science of neuromodulation that align to optimize the patient’s experience.

Administrator, Advanced Practice Provider, Educator, Fellow, Medical student, Neurosurgeon, Neurologist, Nurse/Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician’s Assistant, Pain Medicine Physician, Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician, Researcher, Resident, Scientist, Trainee

1. Anticipate questions and concerns patients may have regarding neuromodulation therapies, particularly the trial through implant process.

2. Improve strategies for programming and therapy selection to optimize therapeutic outcomes.

3. Construct an infrastructure to support patient education, safety, and long-term satisfaction with neuromodulation therapies.

David Provenzano, MD; Christine Hunt, DO; Julie Pilitsis, MD, PhD; Jason Pope, MD; and Thomas White, MD

Any faculty member not on the disclosure list has reported nothing to disclose. 

David Provenzano, MD | Planner and Speaker
Avanos: Consulting Fees (Ongoing)|Avanos: Pain program has received research support. (Ongoing)|Boston Scientific: Consulting Fees (Ongoing)|Boston Scientific: Pain program has received research support. (Ongoing)|Medtronic: Consulting Fees (Ongoing)|Medtronic: Pain program has received research support. (Ongoing)|Nevro: Consulting Fees (Ongoing)|SI BONE: Consulting Fees (Ongoing)

Christine Hunt, DO | Planner and Speaker
Nevro: Funding for investigator-initiated research paid to my institution (Ongoing)

Julie Pilitsis, MD, PhD | Speaker
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Jason Pope, MD | Oral Abstract Presenter
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Thomas White, MD | Oral Abstract Presenter
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Welcome    
David Provenzano, MD and Christine Hunt, DO

Social Media Documentation of Neuromodulation: What Can We Learn? Reported Patient Experiences with Neuromodulation on Social Media    
Christine Hunt, DO

Programming to Optimize Patient Outcomes: The Role of the MD and Patient    
David Provenzano, MD

Building a Successful Surgical Practice Focused on Clinical Outcomes, Safety and Patient Satisfaction    
Julie Pilitsis, MD, PhD

Oral Abstract Presentation: ECAP Study Premiere: Real-World IDE Study Showing Relationship between Physiologic ECAP Biomarkers and Pain Outcomes    
Jason Pope MD

Oral Abstract Presentation: Cervical lead placement with DTM SCS programming for upper limb pain: Procura Study Outcomes
Thomas White, MD

Closing Discussion
David Provenzano, MD and Christine Hunt, DO

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This is activity is not eligible for CME credit.