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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

Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CDT
LeCafe
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
New Graduates/New Professionals
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals

Primary Presenter

Liz Creasman , Sheltering Arms Institute
Credentials

MS, CTRS, C-IAYT

Co-Presenter/panelists

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