Understanding Pain

Jocelyn  Park-Ross; Romy Parker; Peter  Hodkinson; Tracey   Hargreaves; Brett Mason; Bongeka    Ndoda; Lynn  Karelse; Farzana   Araie; Marc  Nortje; Jessica  Purcell-Jones; Claire   Pfister; Fazlin; Sharnaaz; Gill  Bedwell; Alma  de Vaal; Luyanduthando  Mqadi; Ulla    Plenge; Murray  McDonald; Marcin   Nejthardt; Claire-Louise  Pfister; Franklin  Ndhlovu; Dawn  Ernstzen; Katleho    Limakatso; Lwando   Mbola; Cornelle  Dunn; Cameron  Reardon; Shamiel   Salie; Marisa  Coetzee; Johannes  Stofberg; Nikki  Allorto; Susan  Carolus; Johan  van der Walt; Asma   Salloo; Theresa  Lorenzo; Britanny  Fell; Howard   May; Christian  van Graan; Corina  Avni; Samantha   Marchant; Preevan  Naidoo; Huyaam  Samuels; Ngcebo  Ndebele; Rowan   Duys; Sithombo  Mqungo; Peter  Hodkinson; Jivanesh  Chetty; Sa’ad  Lahri; Andrit  Lourens; Mashiko  Setshedi; Katya Evans; Astrid   Muissa; Nicole  Chilimigras; Meg    Merand; Victoria  Madden

doi:10.15641/978-0-7961-8936-3

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.

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Understanding Pain - Full Monograph

Jocelyn Park-Ross, Romy Parker

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Section 1: The nuts and bolts of pain

Jocelyn Park-Ross, Romy Parker, Brett Mason, Gill Bedwell , Luyanduthando Mqadi , Murray McDonald , Claire-Louise Pfister , Dawn Ernstzen , Cameron Reardon , Marisa Coetzee , Johannes Stofberg , Johan van der Walt, Victoria Madden

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Section 2: Managing Pain at primary level of care

Romy Parker, Brett Mason, Dawn Ernstzen , Cameron Reardon , Marisa Coetzee , Johannes Stofberg , Theresa Lorenzo , Britanny Fell , Howard May , Christian van Graan

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Section 3: Chronic pain: when it goes on and on

Jocelyn Park-Ross, Romy Parker, Gill Bedwell , Claire-Louise Pfister , Johan van der Walt, Corina Avni , Huyaam Samuels, Rowan Duys, Astrid Muissa, Nicole Chilimigras , Meg Merand, Victoria Madden

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Section 4: Prehospital and emergency pain

Jocelyn Park-Ross, Romy Parker, Peter Hodkinson , Gill Bedwell , Cornelle Dunn, Shamiel Salie, Nikki Allorto , Susan Carolus , Asma Salloo, Samantha Marchant, Preevan Naidoo, Ngcebo Ndebele, Sithombo Mqungo , Jivanesh Chetty, Sa’ad Lahri, Andrit Lourens , Mashiko Setshedi , Katya Evans

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Section 5: Perioperative pain management

Jocelyn Park-Ross, Romy Parker, Tracey Hargreaves, Bongeka Ndoda, Lynn Karelse , Farzana Araie , Marc Nortje, Jessica Purcell-Jones , Fazlin , Sharnaaz , Alma de Vaal , Ulla Plenge, Marcin Nejthardt, Claire-Louise Pfister , Franklin Ndhlovu , Katleho Limakatso, Lwando Mbola, Nikki Allorto , Susan Carolus , Asma Salloo, Samantha Marchant

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Section 6: Useful resources

Jocelyn Park-Ross, Romy Parker

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