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Algology in physiotherapy, palliative care and geriatrics [ LKINE2168 ]


3.0 crédits ECTS  45.0 h   1q 

Teacher(s) Bragard Dominique ; Grisart Jacques ; Masquelier Etienne (coordinator) ; Berquin Anne ; CHOTEAU Bernadette ; Mouraux André ; Schoevaerdts Didier ; Le Polain de Waroux Bernard ;
Language French
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Main themes Practitioners routinely involved in evaluation and management of chronic pain patients give the course. The principal topics are: 1. Presentation of epidemiological, socio-economical and ethical problems. 2. The biopsychosocial model in pain management, palliatif care and geriatry. 3. Clinical methods ofor assessment 4. Physiotherapeutic exercise for chronic pain patients 5. Presentation and discussion of case histories related to chronic non-cancer and cancer pain. 6. Therapeutic management: specific aspects of analgesic drug prescription, specialized methods (e.g. spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal drug administration), rehabilitation and physical reactivation and psychotherapeutic interventions. 7. Workshops on practical aspects of sensory evaluation, physical evaluation of fitness, diagnostic interview and electrophysiological recording of the nociceptive flexion reflex. 8. The Multidisciplinary Pain Clinic: aims and organization.
Aims The first aim of this course is to demonstrate, by theory and clinical practice, the advantages of an integrated multidisciplinary approach for the evaluation and management of acute and chronic pain states, palliatif care and geriatry. It is inspired by the biopsychosocial model. Secondary aims concern updating of neuropsychological mechanisms and presentation of new therapeutic resources.
Content Practitioners routinely involved in evaluation and management of chronic pain patients give the course. The principal topics are: 1. Presentation of epidemiological, socio-economical and ethical problems. 2. The biopsychosocial model in pain management, palliatif care and geriatry. 3. Clinical methods ofor assessment 4. Physiotherapeutic exercise for chronic pain patients 5. Presentation and discussion of case histories related to chronic non-cancer and cancer pain. 6. Therapeutic management: specific aspects of analgesic drug prescription, specialized methods (e.g. spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal drug administration), rehabilitation and physical reactivation and psychotherapeutic interventions. 7. Workshops on practical aspects of sensory evaluation, physical evaluation of fitness, diagnostic interview and electrophysiological recording of the nociceptive flexion reflex. 8. The Multidisciplinary Pain Clinic: aims and organization.
Other information Pre-requisite : KINE1036 - Compléments de neurophysiologie Evaluation : Written examination Support : The course material consists of slide presentations and/or illustrated texts, accompanied with reference articles from the specialized literature. Supervision : Titular professors
Cycle et année
d'étude
> Master [60] in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
> Master [120] in Motor Skills: General
> Master [60] in Motor Skills: General
Faculty or entity
in charge
> FSM


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