Pain managementLaajuus (1 ECTS)

Objective

Students know how to describe pain as a physical, mental and social phenomenon. They are aware of the most common injuries and diseases causing pain and start to realise the potential of physiotherapy in managing and alleviating various pains. Students have the basic knowledge of the epidemiology of pain, the special features of pain in various age groups and the classification of pain. They recognise different pains and develop their theoretical competence to prevent pain and provide individual treatment in physiotherapy. Students are familiar with the multiprofessional pain management.

Content

Anatomy, physiology and psycho-sociology of pain
Classification principles of pain, acute and chronic pain
Nociceptive and neurogenic pain
Physiotherapeutic examination and treatment of pain

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.