Psychology of Pain Flashcards
(12 cards)
what is gate control therapy?
melzack and wall 1965
pain modulated at the spinal cord
physiological, psychological and socio - cultural factors contribute to the experience
what is gate control therapy?
melzack and wall 1965
pain modulated at the spinal cord
physiological, psychological and socio - cultural factors contribute to the experience
how to measure adults pain?
McGill pain index
how to measure childs pain?
what does relaxation allow?
an increased threshold for tolerating pain
relaxed operator = better effect than pre meds
how to shift pt attention?
audio analgesic
mental task
visual distraction
ways to relax pt?
give pt control
avoid word pain
hypnosis, acupuncture, electricalangesia
how to measure adults pain?
McGill pain index
how to measure childs pain?
what does relaxation allow?
an increased threshold for tolerating pain
relaxed operator = better effect than pre meds
how to shift pt attention?
audio analgesic
mental task
visual distraction
ways to relax pt?
give pt control
avoid word pain
hypnosis, acupuncture, electricalangesia
