OT, OTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   

As occupational therapy professionals, you already have the skill and training to treat chronic pain. In this episode, we talk with Kimberly Breeden, MS, OTR/L, and Niccole Rowe, BA, COTA/L, co-authors of the AOTA official document “Occupational Therapy’s Role in Treating Pain” about the role and value of OTs/OTAs in managing chronic pain.

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(02:06 ) Key Takeaways

(03:04 ) Changing Perspective Can Change Your Practice

(07:18 ) Change from Biomedical to Biopsychosocial Approach

(11:22 ) Pain’s Purpose and Factors that Impact Persistence

(17:08 ) Addressing Pain Through an OT Lens

(21:55 ) Developing an Occupational Profile

(27:32 ) Pain Assessment Tools

(30:12 ) Addressing Psychosocial Factors

(33:09 ) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

(38:48 ) Additional Treatments Using Occupation

(46:49 ) Pain Education, Relaxation, and Mindfulness

(52:00 ) The Interdisciplinary Team: Building Your Network

(54:10 ) Case Example

(1:02:08 ) Conclusion   

The content for this course was created by Niccole Rowe, BA, COTA/L. 

The content for this course was created by Kimberly Breeden, MS, OTR/L.

The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT. 

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Resources 

Pain Disability Index (PDI):

http://www.med.umich.edu/1info/FHP/practiceguides/pain/detpdi.pdf

Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force Report: https://www.hhs.gov/opioids/prevention/pain-management-options/index.html  

Pain Self Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ):

https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/07/pain_self_efficacy_questionnaire.pdf 

Pain Toolkit:

https://www.paintoolkit.org/pain-tools 

PEG Scale Assessing Pain Intensity and Interference (Pain, Enjoyment, General Activity):

http://www.med.umich.edu/1info/FHP/practiceguides/pain/PEG.Scale.12.2016.pdf