Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

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Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

University of Minnesota

Chronic pain is at epidemic levels and has become the highest-cost condition in health care. This course uses evidence-based science with creative and experiential learning to better understand chronic pain conditions and how they can be prevented through self-management in our cognitive, behavioral, physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental realms. The goal of this course is to blend creative, experiential, and evidence-based teaching strategies to help participants understand chronic pain conditions and how a human systems approach can be applied to self-management strategies to reduce risk factors, enhance protective factors, and prevent chronic pain. There are four major objectives to the course; 1. Describe the prevalence, personal impact, and health care dilemma associated with chronic pain. 2. Recognize the clinical characteristics and underlying etiology of several common pain conditions and the peripheral, central, and genetic mechanisms of chronic pain 3. Based on the literature associated with risk and protective factors in the seven realms of our lives, learn specific strategies in each realm that can be employed daily to prevent chronic pain and enhance wellness. 4. Appreciate the value of a human systems approach to health care and how it can provide a basis for integrative, interdisciplinary, and individualized care to preventing pain and enhancing wellness. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT OPTION Accreditation Statement: University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. American Medical Association (AMA) The University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) This activity is awarded up to 24.0 ANCC contact hours. Other Health Care Professionals Other health care professionals who participate in this CE activity may submit this certificate statement of participation to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Registration and disclosure information is available here at http://z.umn.edu/chronicpain and pay the additional fee. Then, email your Coursera certificate statement of completion to cme@umn.edu....

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Approx. 33 hours to complete

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Subtitles: English

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Approx. 33 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

1

Section

3 hours to complete

Introduction to the Course (Week 1)

In this first module, we will introduce you to the course and present an overview of the topics to be discussed and format of the course. We will also present information about receiving Continuing Education, joining the International Myopain Society, and supporting the Campaign for Preventing Chronic Pain...

9 videos (Total 79 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

9 videos

Promo Video for the Course4m

Course Overview (v2) 21m

Introduction to the Last Scroll (v2) 7m

International Myopain Society Introduction 3m

The Campaign for Preventing Pain and Addiction4m

1 The Prevalence of Chronic Pain 7m

2 The Health Care Dilemma that Chronic Pain Poses 12m

3 A New Paradigm 9m

Preface to The Last Scroll (v2) 7m

6 readings

Weekly Overview10m

Getting Started10m

Syllabus10m

Paper on Preventing Chronic Pain: The MOOC10m

Meet the Faculty10m

Outline of The Dilemma of Chronic Pain10m

1 practice exercise

Module Quiz: Health Care Dilemma12m

2

Section

4 hours to complete

The Problem of Chronic Pain (Week 2)

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16 videos (Total 140 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

16 videos

1 Assessment of Pain using a Transformative Care Model 14m

2 Characteristics of a Pain Evaluation 16m

3 Patient Interviews 1m

4 Assess Your Seven Realms5m

Last Scroll: The Nightmare from The Last Scroll6m

Patient Interview 1: Angie7m

Patient Interview 2: Bernie7m

Patient Interview 3: Lorrie5m

Patient Interview 4 : Chantelle11m

Patient Interview 5: Lydia8m

1 The Biomedical Model versus a Human Systems Approach 8m

2 Holistic complexity: "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts" 12m

3 Chaos Theory: Small changes, big impact 7m

4 How do you want to be? 3m

Cybernetics: the cycles of our lives 17m

Last Scroll: Balance in the Seven Realms v26m

3 readings

Weekly Overview10m

Outline:The Personal Impact of Chronic Pain10m

Outline: The Balance between Health and Illness10m

2 practice exercises

Module Quiz: Personal Impact of Chronic Pain16m

Module Quiz: The Balance Between Health and Illness16m

3

Section

5 hours to complete

Common Pain Conditions and their Mechanisms (Week 3)

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14 videos (Total 185 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

14 videos

1 Myofascial Pain: Clinical characteristics 11m

2 Myofascial Pain: Causes 15m

3 Myofascial Pain: Perpetuating factors 22m

4 Myofascial Pain: Trigger point examination 18m

5 Myofascial Pain: Management strategies 23m

Clinic Trigger Points Demo 1m

Last Scroll: The Rule of Moderation v32m

1 The Impact 13m

2 Common Orofacial Disorders 12m

3 Temporomandibular Disorder 12m

4 Risk and Protective Factors 15m

5 Treatment of TMD 21m

6 Prevention of TMD 8m

Last Scroll: Rule of Being: Virtues, Vices, and Energy v2l5m

4 readings

Weekly Overview10m

Outline: Myofascial Pain10m

Update on myofascial pain and fibromyalgia10m

Handout: TMD and Orofacial Pain10m

2 practice exercises

Module Quiz: Myofascial Pain30m

Module Quiz: TMD and Orofacial Pain 26m

4

Section

6 hours to complete

Common Pain Conditions and their Mechanisms (Week 4)

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16 videos (Total 275 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

16 videos

1 What You Can Do to Prevent Headaches: An introduction 2m

2 Understanding Your Headache 8m

3 Headache Diagnosis 6m

4 Headache Triggers and Contributing Factors 5m

5 What About Muscle Dysfunction? 7m

6 Transformation of Episodic to Chronic Heachache 18m

7 Managing Headaches: An individualized treatment plan 8m

8 Treatment Planning: Simple to complex 6m

Last Scroll: The Vacation v25m

1 Presentation 25m

2 Diagnosis 35m

3 Severity 23m

4 Misconceptions 24m

5 Medication Management (1:02:57)2m

6 Lifestyle Management29m

Last Scroll: The Rule of Gatherings3m

3 readings

Weekly Overview10m

Handouts for Headache10m

Handout: New Developments in the Management of Fibromyalgia Syndrome10m

2 practice exercises

Module Quiz: Headache16m

Module Quiz: Fibromyalgia16m

Instructor

Dr. James Fricton, DDS, MS

Professor and Pain Specialist

University of Minnesota, HealthPartners Institute, and Minnesota Head and Neck Pain Clinic

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations....

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When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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Is continuing education credit available for this course?
Yes, see information below.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT OPTION
Accreditation Statement: University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
American Medical Association (AMA) The University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) This activity is awarded up to 24.0 ANCC contact hours.
Other Health Care Professionals Other health care professionals who participate in this CE activity may submit this statement of participation to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.
Registration is available here: http://learning.umn.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=5595172

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Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

100% online courses

Flexible deadlines

Beginner Level

Suggested: 5 hours/week

English

Skills you will gain

100% online courses

Flexible deadlines

Beginner Level

Suggested: 5 hours/week

English

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

1

Introduction to the Course (Week 1)

2

The Problem of Chronic Pain (Week 2)

3

Common Pain Conditions and their Mechanisms (Week 3)

4

Common Pain Conditions and their Mechanisms (Week 4)

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Instructor

Dr. James Fricton, DDS, MS

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