Pain and the Brain Beyond neuroscience towards an integrated approach

Pain BC’s 2013 Interdisciplinary Pain Conference: Pain and the Brain Beyond neuroscience towards an integrated approach November 2nd, 2013 Join us fo...
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Pain BC’s 2013 Interdisciplinary Pain Conference:

Pain and the Brain Beyond neuroscience towards an integrated approach November 2nd, 2013 Join us for interactive, practical, and evidence-based pain management education – for the front lines, from the front lines

Co-sponsored by Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health Care, Fraser Health, Vancouver Island Health Authority, Interior Health, BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre, Agencies of the Provincial Health Services Authority

While telling a patient that their pain is “all in their head” is dismissive and wholly unhelpful, it is undeniable that many areas of the brain are involved in the experience of pain. Researchers claim to have recently identified a pattern of brain activi ty – a “signature” - linked to physical pain. Such a pattern could have far reaching implications for the assessment and management of people in pain. This same brain research might also improve our understanding of neuroplasticity, mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, and sleep, as they relate to pain management. Yet, it is essential that we interpret any basic biological or brain r esearch in the context of a careful understanding of the lived experience of pain.

At this year’s pain management conference, we’ll explore and clarify the rapidly evolving field of neurobiology and look beyo nd it to the emerging role of the biopsychosocial approach as a key tool in better understanding, assessing and treating pain. On November 2nd, 2013, the province’s leading clinical experts and scholars in neuroscience and pain management will assemble for a day-long landmark event to share the very latest developments and cutting-edge research on pain and the brain. Sessions will focus on practical and applied learning for health care practitioners from all disciplines.

Breakout sessions will include: Best practice approaches, emerging research, and interactive discussion on how participants may apply the learning in the context of their practice. Based on feedback from previous conferences, breakout sessions will be repeated to enable registrants to access more of the conference content. These sessions are ideally suited to frontline practitioners who wish to acquire the latest knowledge and tools to most effectively understand and manage their patients’ pain.

Topics will include:  Neurobiology and pain  Assessing and managing pain using a biopsychosocial approach  Pharmacology, pain, and the brain  The impact of early experiences of pain/stress on brain development and adult chronic pain  Pain, the brain, and sleep  Supporting pain self management – theory and practice  Pain, mental health, and addictions: working with marginalized patients

In addition, the program will include sessions on assessment and management of common pain-related conditions, including:     

Lower back pain Fibromyalgia CRPS Arthritis Post surgical/post trauma pain

Space is limited – last year’s event SOLD OUT. Register early to take advantage of our early bird pricing. See conference program below.

Time

Potential Topics

Speakers

9 to 10

Keynote – Neurobiology and Pain

Dr. Charles Argoff , Professor of Neurology Albany Medical College Director, Comprehensive Pain Center Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York

10 to 10:30 10:30 to 12:00

Break 1. Pain, the Brain and Drugs: The Good and Bad 2. Supporting Pain Self-Management–Theory and Practice 3. It Hurts Less When We Work Together: Providing Interdisciplinary Care in a Multidisciplinary World

12:00 to 1:00

Donna Buna, Clinical Pharmacist VIHA Regional Pain Program, Victoria Site Neil Pearson, Registered Physical Therapist Fraser Health Pain Clinic Team: Ruth Ringland, RN, Nurse Practitioner Julie Carlson, MSW, Clinical Social Worker Nai Huang, BSc., Occupational Therapist James Mok, Psy.D., Registered Psychologist Roly Fletcher, Physiotherapist

4. Pain and Sleep

Dr. Anna Borowska, Psychiatrist

5. The Impact of Early Experiences of Pain/Stress on Brain Development and Implications for Health Outcomes

Liisa Holsti, BSR, PhD, OT Assistant Professor Canada Research Chair in Neonatal Health and Development Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Lunch

1:00 to 2:30

1. Pain, the Brain and Drugs: The Good and Bad (repeat) 2. Supporting Pain Self-Management–Theory and Practice (repeat) 3. Pain and Sleep (repeat)

Donna Buna, Clinical Pharmacist VIHA Regional Pain Program, Victoria Site

4. It Hurts Less When We Work Together: Providing Interdisciplinary Care in a Multidisciplinary World (repeat)

Fraser Health Pain Clinic Team: Ruth Ringland, RN, Nurse Practitioner Julie Carlson, MSW, Clinical Social Worker Nai Huang, BSc., Occupational Therapist James Mok, Psy.D., Registered Psychologist Roly Fletcher, Physiotherapist

5. Chronic Pain in Marginalized Populations 2:30 to 3:00 3:00 to 4:30

Dr. Anna Borowska, Psychiatrist

Yasmin Winsor, Street Nurse Program, BC Centre for Disease Control Fiona Gold, Street Nurse Program, BC Centre for Disease Control

Break 1. Low Back Pain

2. Fibromyalgia: Treatment Pearls

4:30 to 5:00

Neil Pearson, Registered Physical Therapist

Dr. Owen Williamson, Pain Physician Roly Fletcher, Physiotherapist Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre Dr. Alison Bested, Medical Director, Complex Chronic Diseases Program BC Women’s Hospital Associate Clinical Professor, UBC Department of Medicine

3. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Dr. Gillian Lauder, Pediatric Anesthesiologist, BC Children’s Hospital Neil Pearson, Registered Physical Therapist

4. Arthritis: Best Practice Approaches to Care

Dr. Rhonda Shuckett, Rheumatologist

5. Post Surgical/Post Trauma Pain

Dr. Brenda Lau, Pain Specialist/Anesthesiologist Medical director, CHANGEpain Clinic Brenda Poulton, Nurse Practitioner, Pain Management Royal Columbian Hospital

Large Group Wrap Up

Last year’s conference SOLD OUT. Register today!

This conference is made possible through unrestricted educational grants from Purdue Pharma and Eli Lilly as well as through a contribution from Orion Health. In order to ensure organizational and programmatic integrity, Pain BC’s Sponsorship and Funding Policy specifically prohibits any industry influence in any Pain BC events.

About Pain BC Chronic pain has become a “silent epidemic” in this country - one in five Canadians live with chronic or persistent pain. Every day, the lives of hundreds of thousands of British Columbians are fundamentally changed by pain - the daily physical suffering, the risk of addiction, the breakdown of relationships, the loss of productivity and purpose, the stigma and scepticism, the real risk of becoming impoverished. Yet, there is a lot of hope. A movement is afoot across Canada and the globe to “change pain and change minds”. Pain BC is leading those efforts in this province. Pain BC is a new non-profit organization made up of patients, health care providers, physicians, and others with a passion for improving the lives of people living with pain. Pain BC aims to reduce the burden of pain on individuals, families, and communities in our province by taking the following actions: 

Engaging with government to improve our health care system

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Supporting and educating patients and promoting patient engagement in health care decision-making Expanding education for health care providers and enabling them to improve diagnosis and treatment of people living with pain Supporting research that will help patients, their families, and communities better navigate the pain journey

For more information, visit us at www.painbc.ca REFUND POLICY: Tickets are 100% refundable up until 5pm on October 25th, 2013, 50% refundable between 5pm on October 25th and 5pm on October 31st, and 100% non-refundable thereafter.

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