Psychology of chronic pain Flashcards

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what is the specificity theory

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sensation of pain is a direct representation of the damage experienced

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what is the gate control therory

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a gate is used as a metaphor for the chemicals that mitigate the experience of pain

pain is perception rather than sensation

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3
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what are pain behaviours

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facial or audible expressions
distorted posture/ gait
negative emotions
avoidance of activity

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4
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what are gains associated with pain

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not having to do something e.g. a chore

sympathy

pleasure from the person who helps the pain sufferer

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5
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what are the five Ds

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dramatisation of complaints
disuse through inactivity 
drug misuse due to over medication 
dependency on others
disability due to inactivity
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6
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what are the features of chronic pain management

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psychological approaches to minimise the amount of pain killer used and improve quality of life

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7
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how can pain be measured

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numerical rating

descriptive adjectives however these have limitations

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what are the features of the mcgill pain questionaire

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type of pain
emotional response
intensity
timing of pain

captures a more multidimensional

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9
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what are behavioural interventions

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reinforcement of adaptive behaviours
withdrawal of attention or other rewards that were responses to pain behaviour
providing analgesia at set times

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10
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what are CBT interventions

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help patients understand that they can manage their pain

help pts understand that negative thoughts can lead to increased pain perception, distress etc

provide pts with strategies to manage their pain

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what is biofeedback

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a method to attempt to achieve control over body processes

helps to relax muscles and relieve headaches

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what people are involved in pain management clinics

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doctors 
physios
OTs
nurses
psychologists
family
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