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.
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Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction to the Course (Week 1)
The Problem of Chronic Pain (Week 2)
Common Pain Conditions and their Mechanisms (Week 3)
Common Pain Conditions and their Mechanisms (Week 4)
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- 5 stars76.85%
- 4 stars17.35%
- 3 stars4.40%
- 2 stars0.27%
- 1 star1.10%
TOP REVIEWS FROM PREVENTING CHRONIC PAIN: A HUMAN SYSTEMS APPROACH
Powerful course, great information from a wide variety of sources covering many of the common chronic conditions. The emphasis on self care is really well promoted
Comprehensive, though provoking, educational. Alternative treatment modalities with positive outcomes identified.
I found this course interesting and topical. The readings were well produced and added value to the course. The video's were presented well and included lots of information
I found this course very effective in helping me manage my persistent pain. The advice and self-help techniques were very illuminating.
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