Presence of pain in South African manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury
Expiry Date
: 08/11/2029
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: 2.00 Points
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The study examines pain prevalence and characteristics in community-dwelling manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury, emphasizing the importance of holistic pain management in this population.
Keywords: neuropathic pain; nociceptive pain; spinal cord injury; DN4
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Educational Objectives
Educational Aim:
This study aims to determine the presence of pain, the sociodemographic and injury profile of community-dwelling manual wheelchair users.
Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:
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Grasp pain prevalence and characteristics in manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury.
- Learn about the association between neuropathic pain and severity.
- Understand clinical implications for pain management in this population.
Instructions for this Module
- Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
- You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
- The pass grade is 70%;
- You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
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