The faculty includes researchers and clinicians from IASP, and ASEAPS, many of whom have been involved in the previous IASP-Southeast Asian Pain Management Camps: Michael K Nicholas, Fiona Blyth AM, Andrew S.C. Rice, Roger Goucke, Lars Arendt-Nielsen, Catherine Bushnell, Ramani Vijayan, Jocelyn C. Que, Jimmy Barus, Takdir Musba, Angela Yeo, Ong Say Yang, Phyu Phyu Lay, Supranee Niruthisard and Sasikarn Nimmarnrat.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Participants will need to attend the full event (4 days).
2. Participants must understand and speak English as all lectures and teaching activities will be carried out in English.
3. Selected participants will be required to complete the online EPM (Essential Pain Management) module and complete the post-test with at least an 80% assing score prior to attending the pain camp.
The EPM Online is available at the Praxhub website https://app.praxhub.com/education/390 Participants must email the certificate from the EPM Online as proof of completion of this course.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The 2023 IASP-ASEAPS Pain Management Camp is open to 32 medical doctors and allied healthcare professionals (nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, and pharmacists) from any specialty, who are working on a full time basis in medical services of hospitals and teaching institutions based in ASEAN and other LMICs in Asia and the Pacific.(See list of eligible countries)
REGISTRATION AND TRAVEL
The registration fee for IASP-ASEAPS Pain Management Camp is a non-refundable USD1500, and covers the course fee, food and all on-site activities and workshops. Ground transportation from Suvannaphumi / DonMueng airport to Buddy Riverside Hotel and from Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok to Suvannaphumi / DonMueng airport will be provided. Travel stipends for airfare and accommodation are available for applicants from non-ASEAPS countries. The travel and accommodation of selected participants from ASEAPS and SARPS countries will be supported by their respective pain societies.
REQUIREMENTS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FROM APPLICANTS
1. Fill the online application form
2. Resume / CV with recent photo
3. Copy of Medical/allied health sciences degree/
4. Letter of recommendations from 2 referees (one should be from delegate’s institute, workplace or local Pain association who will support his/her travel and accommodation)
DECISIONS
Once your complete application has been received and processed, your application will be reviewed by a Selection Committee, who will base their evaluation on the submitted documents (letter of interest, resume and letters of recommendation). Shortlisted applicants may have to provide upplemental documents to enrich their application file. Selected candidates will receive a notification e-mail and will have to complete the EPM online course before being confirmed as a participant in the 2023 Pain Camp
IMPORTANT DATES
1. Applications open: November 15th , 2022
2. Applications close: January 15th ,2023
3. Notification of results: February 20th, 2023
4. Date of event: April 30th to May 3rd , 2023
SATURDAY 29 APR 2023
| 19:00 - 21:00 |
Dinner together with ice breaking session
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SUNDAY 30 APR 2023
| 08:15 - 08:30 |
Welcome Remarks
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| 08:30 - 09:30 |
EPM Summary, Q&A with case discussion using RAT model
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| 09:30 - 11:30 |
I. Biopsychosocial model of pain & communication
Biopsychosocial model of pain
Communication & taking a pain history
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| 11:30 - 16:40 |
II. Pain assessment and management of Pain
Assessment of acute and chronic pain
Demonstration on assessment of chronic pain patients
Pain in children
Acute pain management
Cancer pain management
What is neuropathic pain?
Chronic neuropathic pain
Chronic low back Pain
Feedback, Q&A
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| 16:45 - 17:45 |
Group assignment 1 (R-A-T)
Preparation of assignment 1 (Group work)
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| 19:00 - 21:00 |
“Status of pain management/services in my country/hospital” or “Pain management in my workplace” each participant to present 5-7 mins
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MONDAY 1 MAY 2023
| 08:30 - 10:00 |
Presentation of Assignments
(15 min/group x 4 groups)
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| 10:00 - 14:45 |
III. Multidisciplinary Pain Management of the Common Pain Conditions
Multidisciplinary Pain Management
Pharmacological pain management (non-opioids, opioids, adjuvants)
Non-pharmacological treatment (Physical modalities and exercise program)
Role of interventional pain management
CBT in pain management
CBT Practical session
- Case formulation
- How to treat self
-management strategies
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| 14:45 - 17:00 |
IV. Common Pain problems and Management Strategies
Case Formulation & Management plan - case discussion
Presentation from groups
How to teach Relaxation technique
Assignment: What would I do after the pain camp
Feedback, Q&A
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| 19:00 - 21:00 |
V. Overcoming the barriers to good pain management
- Medications
- Patients
- Healthcare personnel
- Healthcare system
Identify barriers in your workplace
Group discussion
Presentation of group discussion
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TUESDAY 2 MAY 2023
| 08:30 - 10:00 |
VI. Burden of Pain in Southeast Asia and Setting Up Pain Services
Burden of pain in Southeast Asia
Setting up pain services
Career development and supportive program
Chapter setting up opportunity
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| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Panel discussion with all the faculty
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| 13:00 - 16:00 |
VII. Pain Clinic and site visit
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WEDNESDAY 3 MAY 2023 REFRESHER COURSE
