Managing pain by managing their daily life - tools to support a lifestyle approach to pain management
20 Nov 2026
Gallery Suite 11-12
Understand that chronic pain is a dynamic, multidimensional condition shaped by ongoing interactions between biological, psychological, and environmental factors, rather than a static disease state. Apply this understanding to develop multimodal management plans that extend beyond pharmacological interventions to include optimisation of the patient’s lifestyle—such as activity patterns, weight management, sleep quality, environment, and caregiver behaviours—in order to improve function, reduce pain burden, and enhance overall quality of life.
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- Identify tools that can support client communication surrounding the topic
