Pain Physiology and Interaction SkillsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The objective of the course is to focus the student on the origins, incidence and experience of pain in different structures of the body. The student can assess pain mechanisms when examining the patient. The student knows the most common methods of pain management, and masters those used in their work. To help the student understand the parallel phenomena of the therapy relationship with the emphasis on understanding another person's conception of the world and the relationship factors affecting this relationship. To focus, among other things, on the narrative and solution centered ideas within the therapy relationship.

Content

Multidisciplinaryl pain care. Mastering international pain concepts and guidelines for care.  Presentations, practicing as a therapist - patient  relationship, developing discussion, interviewing and other interaction skills in examination and treatment situations. 

Assessment criteria, good (3)

kiitettävä (5), hyvä (4-3), tyydyttävä (2-1), hylätty (0).