Understanding Pain: Unravelling the Physiology, Assessment, and Management of Pain through South African Stories
Synopsis
"Understanding Pain: Unravelling the Physiology, Assessment, and Management of Pain through South African Stories" integrates essential evidence-based knowledge of pain with contextual and poignant narratives from South Africans who have experienced pain firsthand. Co-authored by individuals with lived experiences of pain and healthcare professionals, this comprehensive textbook places the perspective of the person who has suffered pain at its core, enriching the exploration of pain physiology, assessment techniques, and therapeutic strategies. By intertwining scientific rigor with authentic South African stories, the book offers a unique perspective that enhances understanding and empathy in pain management. Essential reading for healthcare professionals and students—including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, and paramedics—the text illuminates the complex landscape of pain, fostering compassionate and effective care tailored to diverse African cultural and clinical contexts.
Chapters
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Understanding Pain - Full Monograph
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Section 1: The nuts and bolts of pain
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Section 2: Managing Pain at primary level of care
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Section 3: Chronic pain: when it goes on and on
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Section 4: Prehospital and emergency pain
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Section 5: Perioperative pain management
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Section 6: Useful resources
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