Postgraduate Course: Pain - A Multidimensional Phenomenon (PAMA11067)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | This course provides an introduction to modern pain management based on the biopsychosocial model within a multidisciplinary framework. |
| Course description |
This course is an introduction to the problem of pain within a multidisciplinary team framework and outlines the extent of the problem in the community, nationally and globally. It provides an overview of historical and philosophical models of pain and its management methods and how they have changed over time in relation to scientific research and discovery. This course provides is an introduction to the biopsychosocial model of pain management which forms the basis for modern pain management. An introduction to the measurement of pain is examined and the interrelationship between various paradigms of health and illness are outlined. Participants also begin to consider and explore professional and ethical issues. Overall this course provides an opportunity to examine, challenge and update the models and concepts of pain management that have guided your professional practice.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
MVM Online Learning Block 1 |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2024 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 5,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 15,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 2,
Formative Assessment Hours 10,
Summative Assessment Hours 30,
Revision Session Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
34 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Assessment and Feedback in this course is covered by the University of Edinburgh Assessment and Feedback Principles and Priorities.
Key principles that will underpin assessment activities are evidence-based practice and the application of theory to clinical practice.
Assessment will consist of the following:
Assessment 1: Contribution to asynchronous Discussion Board 8% (2% x 4 weeks)
Assessment 2: Essay plan for final assignment 300-400 words (2%)
Assessment 3: Submission of a 2000 word written essay (90%)
You are required to complete and receive a passing grade in the assessments in order to obtain a passing grade for this course. If you fail to make a reasonable attempt at any of the assignments, you risk a failing grade for the course which would normally have serious repercussions in your ability to achieve an award.
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| Feedback |
Assessment and Feedback in this course is covered by the University of Edinburgh Assessment and Feedback Principles and Priorities
Throughout your studies, you will receive regular feedback on your work. This helps to maximise the effectiveness of learning and teaching and enhances your performance. Feedback can be any comment from another person that may result in improving your learning and understanding. It is important to remember that feedback is not always in written form on a marked piece of work. Whilst feedback can take this form, the majority of feedback you will receive during your university career is not associated with a mark.
Feedback is provided on all items of in-course assessment, both summative and formative. Formative feedback may take the form of group feedback where only salient points for the whole group are provided.
When marked work is returned to you, it is your responsibility to read and think about the feedback given and not just look at the mark. The feedback gives you an indication of what you did well, what you misunderstood and what you did not address correctly. If you have any questions, please contact the named Course Organiser. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the definitions, models and concepts of pain and their relationship to your own professional practice
- Recognise and interpret barriers to effective pain management
- Appraise the value of epidemiological research in the field of pain management
- Critically reflect on the ethical issues inherent in pain research and practice
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Reading List
A Resource List will be provided to ensure access to appropriate and relevant resources to enable participation in this course. Details about Resource Lists can be found at https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/research-teaching-staff/resource-lists/information-for-students
Resource material will be provided to enhance each week¿s material. Examples of the variety of materials used can be seen below ¿ please note this is indicative of will be provided:
ARTICLE: Theories of pain: From specificity to gate control
Moayedi, Massieh ; Davis, Karen D Journal of neurophysiology109(1)2013-01-015 ¿ 12
BOOK CHAPTER: Intellectual Milestones in Our Understanding and Treatment of Pain
G. F. Gebhartin Bonica's Management of Pain Ballantyne, Jane, 1948- ; Fishman, Scott, 1959- ; Rathmell, James P; Ovid Technologies, Inc.5th edition. Philadelphia Wolters Kluwer Healt h2019
ARTICLE:: Evaluating psychosocial contributions to chronic pain outcomes Meints, S.M ; Edwards, R.R Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry87(Pt B)2018-12-20168 ¿ 182
ARTICLE: Heritability of catastrophizing: the biopsychosocial model in action
Fillingim, Roger BPain156(3)2015 03357 -
ARTICLE: Ethical decision making in pain management: a conceptual framework Carvalho, Ana Sofia ; Martins Pereira, Sandra ; Jácomo, António ; Magalhães, Susana ; Araújo, Joana ; Hernández-Marrero, Pablo ; Costa Gomes, Carlos ; Schatman, Michael Journal of Pain Research112018967 ¿ 976
ARTICLE: What influences outcomes from inpatient multidisciplinary pain management programs? A systematic review and meta-analysis Lewis, Gwyn N. ; Bean, Debbie J. The Clinical Journal of Pain 37 (7)2021-07-01504 - 523 |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
During the course students will have to demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others. Their knowledge and understanding of the topic will improve but they will also learn generic approaches/skills. As the course is distance learning, it will contribute to their IT, writing and communication skills which can be applied to both clinical and academic environments. Finally, they will be expected to be able to bring together and draw from the information provided through the course during their assignment writing. Competences such as structuring of work and accurate referencing should also improve.
GENERIC COGNITIVE SKILLS: the ability to apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to forefront issues and developments, develop original and creative responses to problems and issues, critically review, consolidate and extend knowledge, skills, practices and thinking, deal with complex issues and make informed judgements in situations in the absence of complete or consistent data/information.
COMMUNICATION, IT AND NUMERACY SKILLS: use a wide range of routine skills and a range of advanced and specialised skills such as communication with peers, more senior colleagues and specialists, evaluation of a wide range of numerical and geographical data.
AUTONOMY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND WORKING WITH OTHERS: exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in professional and equivalent activities, work in a peer relationship with specialist practitioners, demonstrate leadership and/or initiative and make an identifiable contribution to change and development and/or new thinking, manage complex ethical and professional issues. |
| Special Arrangements |
Delivered via online distance learning. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mrs Liz Colquhoun
Tel:
Email: liz.colquhoun@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Ewelina Skala
Tel: (0131 5)37 1000
Email: eskala2@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
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