Developmental aspects of having pain in childhood and adolescenceLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

YOU KNOW the concept of acute and persistent pain in children and adolescents.
YOU RECOGNIZE the important role of parents.
YOU CAN EVALUATE how to communicate about pain with children in different ages when they have pain.
YOU CAN ANALYZE the circumstances and risks when child has pain symptoms.
YOU ARE ABLE TO take into account the complex nature of pain when you as a professional work with families.

Sisältö

How acute pain becomes persistent/chronic.
Bio-psycho-social aspects of pain.
Fear-avoidance in pain.
Developmental perspectives in childhood and adolescence when child/adolescent has pain.
The role of parenthood in alleviating pain of the child.