Psychosocial Aspects of Pain
- Credits
- 15
- Contact details
- 01782 734566
- Contact email
- sahp@keele.ac.uk
- Starting months
- November
Course Overview
This module aims to develop a critical understanding of psychosocial aspects of the experience of pain and to explore the interplay between psychosocial issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Overview
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES
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.
MODULE SESSION DATES
3 - 5 November 2021
Module aims
• To develop a critical understanding of psychosocial aspects of the experience of pain
• To explore the interplay between psychosocial issues from a multidisciplinary perspective
Entry requirements
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.
Module content
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: cultural and gender influences on the experience, expression, and management of pain, language and communication, social inequality, behaviour, emotions, cognition, interpersonal relationships, pain and specific roles (e.g. workplace).
Teaching and assessment
TEACHING FORMAT
Block sessions: Lecturers, seminars, discussion sessions, and tutorials.
ASSESSMENT
4000 word essay