Understanding pain: Pain education for clients (March 29, 2022)

Presented by: Zara Dureno

An estimated 7.63 million (1 in 4) Canadians over the age of 15 have chronic pain (Government of Canada, 2020). There is an even higher ratio present among clients obtaining occupational therapy services. It is therefore essential for occupational therapists to understand the science behind pain and to know how to empower clients to self-manage their pain.  

This webinar will provide an overview of pain science and the theories to explain pain. Participants will learn how to educate clients about their pain in order to facilitate self-management and regain function in their everyday lives.  

After taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Define chronic pain.
2. Employ current best practices for educating clients on pain.
3. Understand and explain the causes of chronic pain.

Level 
Beginner (0-2 years of experience in this specific area of practice)

Area of practice Brain injury/Concussion/Spinal cord, Cancer care, Cardio-respiratory care Care partner/Family education, Case management Mental health, Cognitive, Neurological/neuromuscular, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular and respiratory, Digestive/metabolic/endocrine, General physical health, Vocational rehabilitation, Palliative/end-of-life care, Health promotion and wellness, Occupational therapist assistants, Educators, General physical health

Client age group Adolescents (13-19 years old), Adults (20-64 years old), Older adults (65+ years old)

Language English

Please note that you will have access to the On-Demand Webinar for a period of one year or until the webinar expiry date listed in the CAOT Store, whichever is sooner. The terminology used in this webinar is reflective of the CAOT Style Guide at time of the webinar.