Chronic Pain & Rehabilitation Management
REHB5066
Chronic non-cancer pain is a disabling phenomenon and a significant challenge for health professionals. Theories of chronic pain will be presented and students will engage in contemporary research relating to chronic pain management. Current innovations in treatment in this area will be explored. Students will also look at different outcome measures including quality of life. Interdisciplinary team approaches to planning client management will be investigated. The unit will also look at the importance of self-management for the health professional to reduce the risks of burnout in working with this population of clients.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: REHB5066
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No