Chronic pain, especially arthritis-related and low back pain, is among the most commonly occurring health conditions. It is crucial that clinicians can appropriately care for patients with chronic pain conditions, utilizing guidelines and reducing the use of opioid medications, when possible. 

Comparison of pre vs. post education demonstrated a considerable educational effect (n=117; V =.207; P <.001). Increases were observed in several areas (P <.05 for all comparisons): identifying the need for knee arthrocentesis, initial analgesic therapy, and analgesic selection in a patient who failed NSAIDs (16%, 33%, and 13% relative improvements, respectively). 50% of neurologists had a measurable improvement in confidence in their understanding of nerve growth factor involvement in the pathophysiology of pain.

This intervention demonstrated success of a targeted, online, interactive, case-based activity at improving the knowledge of neurologists regarding managing common chronic pain conditions. Findings indicated that future education should continue to address these topics.