Health behaviour change + multidimensional nature of pain. Flashcards
What is the ‘stages of change’ model?
Explain each step?
When talking about behaviour change we expect people to relapse. However each time they start again they get better at it because they can jump straight back into action.
What is motivational interviewing and how does it work?
About collaborating with the patient to aid in a change.
It is goal orientated and it aims to increase a patients self efficacy.
What does “roll with resistance” mean in reference to motivational interviewing?
What does “developing discrepancy” mean when it comes to motivational interviewing?
What is pain?
can be from perceived damage.
What is acute pain?
How does this compare to chronic pain?
Normally caused from damage to a variety of tissues, tissue damage is then transmitted to the CNS to interpret the information.
Chronic: pain lasting beyond the point of healing.
What is nociceptive pain?
What is the difference between nociception and pain?
Nociception: is the sensory nervous system’s process of encoding noxious stimuli.
What is nocioplastic pain?
What is neuropathic pain?
Examples are damaged nerves, abnormal firing of nerves,
What is pain influenced by?
What are the 3 points that are considered with the classification of pain/
Why is there a specific classification spot for cancer patients?
Normally acute and chronic at the same time.
What is an acronym that you can use to assess pain?
What are the drug and non drug options for treating pain?
- RICE: Rest Ice compression and elevation of injury.
- Nursing care, surgery, acupuncture, massage.
- Psychological: explanation and reassurance, input from pastor/social worker.
