*Note: These presenters were Involved in the development of the 2017 Curriculum only.
Cost: No fee
Target Audience: This activity is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners or other advanced practice nurses, and PAs. This activity is not accredited.
Description: This module reviews introductory information regarding chronic pain and chronic pain evaluation, including how to identify pain mechanisms, perform a pain assessment, and examine the impact of psychosocial factors and mental health on the pain experience.
Educational Objectives:
- Identify pain mechanisms
- Describe how to perform a pain assessment
- Review the impact of psychosocial factors on the pain experience
- Recognize the effect of mental health on the pain experience
