Introduction

Chronic pain is common in displaced persons. It can be challenging to manage due to its multifactorial and often traumatic nature. Clinicians must understand the complex mechanisms behind the development of chronic pain in displaced persons if they are to develop an effective treatment strategy. While the overall approach to managing pain is similar in displaced persons to other populations, the selection of tools and techniques varies depending on available resources and the patient's level of acceptance. This course will explore a number of evidence-based treatments to help manage pain in displaced persons.

Learning outcomes

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

• list seven principles that can guide the treatment of pain in displaced persons
• discuss at least three strategies for the management of nociceptive pain and pain related to nervous system dysfunction
• identify at least five therapeutic interventions to manage pain symptoms affected by comorbidities, negative cognitions, and social and environmental challenges

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 1.3 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

Zafer Altunbezel: 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.