Pain Management

Course Description

Pain is one of the most common reasons why people seek care. Whether pain is the result of an acute injury due to trauma or a recurrent episode, healthcare clinicians must be able to deliver evidence-informed person-centered care to the people they treat, at the exact moment they need it, and with the utmost fidelity. Research has demonstrated that a person¿s painful experience is extremely complex and highly personal. In order to better understand and interact with patients dealing with a painful experience, aspiring healthcare clinicians must possess specific knowledge of the mechanisms associated with different types of pain and the clinical skills necessary to manage pain. Pain management for rehabilitation specialists prepares the student to interact with patients experiencing pain across the lifespan by broadening their understanding of the contextual factors contributing to pain. These include biological, physical, psychological, occupational, social, cultural, and environmental factors. Specifically, students will learn fundamental concepts of pain neuroscience, models to better appreciate how contextual factors and mental health can influence a person¿s experience with pain, and examples of collaborative approaches to managing pain across the lifespan.

Code

PT 506

Credits

3

Subject

Physical Therapy

Programs That Include This Course

• Doctoral Doctor of Physical Therapy