What to Expect During IPREP

Patients participate in IPREP from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday, for three weeks. Services focus on physical therapy, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, pain psychology, music therapy, massage, acupuncture, academic success program and medical supervision. This treatment model has proven effective in the treatment of pediatric chronic pain. 

Parents receive extensive education regarding the causes and effective treatment of chronic pain. Parental education and participation maximize the chance of continued success and improved overall daily functioning upon their child’s graduation from the program. 

While the child is the primary treatment target, the family plays an important role in the management of pain and functioning. Family participation in daily afternoon educational groups is required.

Family group goals:

• Educate caregivers on the skills and knowledge that the child learns
• Provide support and instruction on how to successfully adapt and implement skills learned during the program into the home upon IPREP graduation
• Promote the overall quality of life and functioning of the child

Each child’s caregiver can meet with the IPREP psychologist and medical provider individually at the end of the week to discuss their child’s progress and plan for the weekend. Each patient will have follow-up appointments one, three, six and 12 months after completing the program.

Here is an example of a daily IPREP schedule.