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PTY-40011 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

PTY-40011 - Psychosocial aspects of pain
Coordinator: Eleanor Latham
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

The course is aimed primarily at those with a practical and/or theoretical interest in the psychosocial issues relating to pain science and the management of pain. Candidates should normally have a first or second class honours degree in a relevant professional or academic area.

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

Indicative topics: Introduction to key concepts and overview of psychosocial factors as (a) consequences of pain and disability (b) predictors of pain and disability,(c) integral components of pain experience. Key topics: Pain and behaviour, self efficacy, the management of pain, language and communication, including workshops with simulated patients and the relevance of interpersonal relationships in pain. The background to each key topic will be explored in practical workshops and interactive seminars.

Aims
  1. To develop a critical understanding of psychosocial aspects of the experience of pain.
  2. To explore the interplay between psychosocial issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.
  3. To link with other modules.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/pty-40011/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

The student should be able to:
  • Understand relevant concepts in psychosocial aspects of pain.
  • Evaluate and integrate research findings in a multi-disciplinary approach to pain.
  • Critically appreciate the significance of psychosocial aspects for care and support of people in pain.

Study hours

Student Study Hours: 150 Student Contact Hours: 24 Hours and Tutorial Time

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 100%
4000 words
4,000 word essay.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024