oct6rps pain and disability
PAIN AND DISABILITY
OCT6RPS
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This elective has been designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the role of the occupational therapist in the management of pain. The focus is on the pain experience of clients and the physiological, psychosocial, and environmental components of that experience, with an application of profession-specific theoretical frameworks to assess and manage pain and the impact of pain on everyday life. The inclusion of specific management strategies is intended to build on knowledge previously examined, supplemented by self-directed learning. As such, a review of potential interventions rather than detailed instruction of each management strategy should be expected. Students should be familiar with the theoretical models behind interventions as well as the empirical evidence of effectiveness of any management strategies, and will be expected to adopt a critical appraisal perspective as a basis for decision making when reviewing the benefits and limitations of interventions.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEllie Fossey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 6 - Doctoral
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Enabling occupation: an occupational therapy perspective | Recommended | CAOT (2002) | (REVISED ED) OTTAWA: CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS |
| Readings | Model of human occupation | Recommended | Kielhofner, G (2002) | 3RD EDN. BALTIMORE: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS |
| Readings | Pain mechanisms: a new theory. Science 150: 971-979 WHO | Recommended | Melzack, R. wall, P. (1965) | (2001) INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF FUNCTIONING, DISABILITY AND HEALTH. GENEVA: WHO PUBLICATIONS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Students will be able to critically analyze and evaluate the current theories of the anatomical, physiological, and psychological basis of pain and pain relief
- Activities:
- Reading and discussing relevant literature and online learning resources, synthesising key elements of pain theory with occupational therapy conceptual models in communication with other students and unit facilitator
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Communication(Communication)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
02. Students will be able to identify, retrieve and critically appraise high level evidence describing how personal, familial, cultural and environmental factors contribute to the pain experience, assessment and management of pain.
- Activities:
- Reading and discussing relevant literature and online learning resources with other students and unit facilitator, and in the preparation of the assignment and completion of on line exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Communication(Communication)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
03. Students will be able to analyse and synthesize high level research evidence to formulate an evidence-based approach to assessment of the pain experience, and treatment and evaluation in contexts of acute and chronic pain within an occupational therapy framework using a person-centred perspective.
- Activities:
- Reading and discussing relevant literature and online learning resources with other students and unit facilitator, and in the preparation of the assignment and completion of on line exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Communication(Communication)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Students will be able to analyse and differentiate the reliability, validity, benefits, and limitations of self-report, behavioural, and physiological measures to assess and measure pain, pain experience, and impact of pain on everyday life.
- Activities:
- Reading and discussing relevant literature and online learning resources with other students and unit facilitator, and in the preparation of the assignment and completion of on line exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Communication(Communication)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. Students will be able to critically analyse principal theories underpinning prevention of pain problems in the home and workplace and formulate evidence-based approaches to prevention of common pain problems within a framework of health promotion and illness prevention
- Activities:
- Reading and discussing relevant literature and online learning resources with other students and unit facilitator, and in the preparation of the assignment and completion of on line exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Communication(Communication)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
06. Students will be able to differentiate the roles and responsibilities of other health care professionals in the area of pain management, and formulate an effective interdisciplinary approach to the assessment and treatment of acute and chronic pain
- Activities:
- Reading and discussing relevant literature and online learning resources with other students and unit facilitator, and in the preparation of the assignment and completion of on line exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Communication(Communication)
07. Students will be able to investigate, critique and synthesize current and new knowledge about pain mechanisms and management, so as to formulate an evidence-based practice approach and determine the importance of ongoing pain education
- Activities:
- Reading and discussing relevant literature and online learning resources with other students and unit facilitator, and in the preparation of the assignment and completion of on line exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Communication(Communication)
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