Evidence-Based Pain Management Interventions, Approaches, and Best Practices

Course overview

This comprehensive course explores contemporary approaches to pain management, emphasizing evidence-based interventions and best practices across healthcare disciplines. Led by Dr. Lorie Schleck, DPT, an APTA clinical specialist in geriatrics, this course provides healthcare professionals with a thorough understanding of pain mechanisms, assessment strategies, and modern treatment approaches. Key topics include: Current pain models and the transition from biomedical to biopsychosocial approaches Comprehensive pain assessment techniques and identification of red/yellow flags Psychological factors affecting pain, including catastrophizing, attention, and coping strategies Social and emotional influences on pain perception and management Evidence-based interventions, including: Cognitive-behavioral therapy Exercise prescription and physical activity guidelines Physical modalities Motivational interviewing techniques Discipline-specific best practices for nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy