Play and pleasure - harnessing them to manage chronic pain
Chronic pain is common and challenging illness which requires a healthcare approach which considers physical, emotional and cognitive health domains. Pain is not only a physical health condition and the protective emotion of pain also needs to be considered. The influence of protective emotions on the physiological responses of the individual can affect pain perception and altering emotional bias can be an important part of the treatment approach. Play is considered to be an enjoyable activity and it may therefore seem logical that play could be beneficial in the management of chronic pain. This presentation will explore this proposal by considering both the engaging emotional aspect of play and the potential for increased emotional arousal . The implications of play in the context of cognitive health for painful patients will also be considered.
- 1. Appreciate the influence of emotional bias on pain perception
- 2. Consider the role of play in increasing engaging emotional bias
- 3. Understand the importance of considering emotional arousal when encouraging dogs with chronic pain to engage in play
- 4. Understand the importance of a comprehensive veterinary healthcare approach to chronic pain
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