Background Preparation

There is some important background information listed below that you will need to become familiar with as you complete the module activities. Some of this information can be found throughout the module; however, you will need ot peruse the research literature, and perform an internet search to become more familiar with this information as well.

1. Chronic Pain Assessments

2. Multi-disciplinary Pain Management Teams

3. OT Interventions for Chronic Pain

4. Definition, Causes, & Treatments of Neuropathic Pain

5. Neuropathic Pain Post-Stroke

6. Funding Structures Providing Support to People Experiencing Chronic Pain (eg: ODSP, CCAC, ADP,& service organizations that fund equipment, etc.) in Ontario & Beyond