Activity

Individually, as well as within your team, review the following resources and perform an internet search that will assist you in completing the following activities:

1. Complete an internet search to develop a knowledge base regarding neuropathic pain syndrome (also known as central or thalamic pain syndrome). What is the cause of this pain? How is it experienced by a client? How common is it among stroke survivors?

2. Review some of the following pain assessments, and perform an internet search to discover other relevant assessments that you could use with Pauline. As a team, choose one of these assessments, and complete it as though she has provided the responses. Use the case study and video to guide your choice of responses. Analyze the assessment results. As a team, discuss what type(s) of reasoning you have used in order to complete this activity.

3. What is complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)? Is it likely that Pauline experiences this? Perform an internet search to discover best practices for CRPS.