2023 ATRA Annual Conference Program (Tentative)
St. Louis, MO - Hilton Frontenac St. Louis
On-SIte Program for the 2023 ATRA Annual Conference September 9 - 12, 2023
*Sessions subject to change.
* ALL CEUs have been approved by NCTRC.
*Check pdf for NCTRC Specialty Certification approved courses.
Exploring Pain Management through a Transdisciplinary Group Education Series in Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation
Session Description
Pain management requires a multifaceted approach and applying current research is key to teaching our patients the most effective ways to manage pain. This session will walk through the Knowledge to Action Cycle as it applies to creating and implementing a three part interdisciplinary group education series for patients. Participants will build understanding of how Therapeutic Recreation interventions can contribute to pain management to allow our patients to stay active and engaged in their preferred leisure activities.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify 3 factors that contribute to patient experience of pain.
2. Identify 3 evidenced based pain regulation techniques to teach patients.
3. Identify one opportunity for Recreational Therapy to collaborate with another discipline to aid in pain management.
Presentation Track: Select ALL that Apply
Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine
Target Audience
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals
Primary Presenter
Liz Creasman , Sheltering Arms Institute
Credentials
MS, CTRS, C-IAYT