This unit aims to provide a comprehensive study of current psychological perspectives and research on the experience and impact of pain. Theoretical models are introduced and the ways in which psychological processes might modify and/or maintain pain experience are explored. The processes explored include the roles of attention, learning, affect/mood, beliefs, self-talk, coping strategies, and interactions with environmental factors such as significant others, social contingencies and contexts (including culture, gender, workplace, etc.). Attention is given to incorporating psychosocial assessment within a biopsychosocial framework.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Discipline of Pain Medicine |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Claire Ashton-James, claire.ashton-james@sydney.edu.au |
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Guest lecturer(s) | Claire Ashton-James, claire.ashton-james@sydney.edu.au |
Bradley Wood, bradley.wood@sydney.edu.au | |
Lecturer(s) | Sarah Overton, sarah.overton@sydney.edu.au |