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Quality of life in patients diagnosed with chronic pain at a chronic pain clinic at Helen Joseph Hospital, Gauteng, South Africa

Expiry Date
: 25/05/2031
CPD Units
: 1.00 Points

This study evaluates the impact of chronic pain on quality of life among patients at a South African tertiary pain clinic, highlighting significant multidimensional impairment.

Keywords: quality of life; chronic pain; patient-reported outcome measures; pain clinics; South Africa.

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

To enhance understanding of the multidimensional impact of chronic pain on quality of life and the clinical value of patient-reported outcome measures in management.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. How chronic pain affects physical, emotional and social domains of quality of life.
  2. The use of the RAND 36-Item Health Survey in assessing health-related quality of life.
  3. How to apply a biopsychosocial approach to the assessment and management of patients with chronic pain.

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;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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