Introduction

Pain is a complex, multidimensional experience, with sensory, emotional, psychological, and social components. It is a major cause of disability globally and can impact many aspects of a person's daily life. Optimal management of acute and chronic pain requires healthcare professionals to understand the multifaceted nature of pain and consider the biological, social and psychological factors that may be influencing a person's pain.

This course explores pain through a biopsychosocial lens. It defines pain, explores its types and mechanisms and uses case examples to help healthcare professionals develop an understanding of contemporary pain science principles and non-pharmacological management strategies.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• differentiate between acute and chronic pain and four pain mechanisms
• discuss the three domains of the biopsychosocial model as they relate to pain and function / occupational performance
• identify at least four evidence-based, non-pharmacological pain management interventions

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.5 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.