Chronic pain is at epidemic levels and has become the highest-cost condition in health care. This course uses evidence-based science with creative and experiential learning to better understand chronic pain conditions and how they can be prevented through self-management in our cognitive, behavioral, physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental realms.
Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach
Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach
Instructor: Dr. James Fricton, DDS, MS
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There are 10 modules in this course
In this first module, we will introduce you to the course and present an overview of the topics to be discussed and format of the course. We will also present information about receiving Continuing Education, joining the International Myopain Society, and supporting the Campaign for Preventing Chronic Pain
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Reviewed on Aug 1, 2021
A very thorough discourse. All aspects have been covered. I can only hope that what has been accomplished here is more widely accepted & practiced. This course is too important to dismiss lightly.
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Reviewed on Jan 30, 2022
I found this course interesting and topical. The readings were well produced and added value to the course. The video's were presented well and included lots of information
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Reviewed on Mar 31, 2018
I appreciate the information shared. The patient interviews. I found good clinical advise in the course.
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