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Psychosocial Aspects of Pain

Credits: 15
Contact details: 01782 734566

Contact email: sahp@keele.ac.uk
Starting months: November

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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,

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).

Course Overview

TEACHING FORMAT

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Psychosocial Aspects of Pain

Course Overview

Overview

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES

MODULE SESSION DATES

Module aims

Entry requirements

Module content

Teaching and assessment

TEACHING FORMAT

ASSESSMENT