HLTMSG016 — Apply principles of pain neuroscience

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38 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 18 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Maintain practical knowledge of the principles of pain neuroscience.

1.1Research and monitor credible sources of information relevant to pain neuroscience.
1.2Interpret credible sources of information to identify recent developments in pain neuroscience relevant to health care assessment and treatment.
1.3Reflect on application of recent developments in pain neuroscience to own health care assessment and treatment practice.

2 Apply principles of pain neuroscience to health care assessment and treatment.

2.1Consult with client and review client health records to gather client pain presentation information.
2.2Discuss biopsychosocial factors that may impact on pain presentation with the client.
2.3Discuss health care treatment options and client expectations relevant to pain presentation with the client.
2.4Document health care treatment plan to meet client needs including pain presentation.
2.5Recognise pain presentation needs that are beyond scope of own practice and offer referrals where needed.

3 Reflect on practice.

3.1Use feedback from others and self-reflection to determine improvements to own practice.
3.2Identify areas of own practice for further research or development to support client outcomes.
3.3Proactively seek and respond to professional development opportunities relevant to pain neuroscience.
3.4Identify current and emerging industry developments and networks that can support improvement of own practice.

Performance evidence

apply the principles of pain neuroscience involving:
conducting research of credible sources of information to update own knowledge of one recent neuroscience development
consulting with three clients to develop a documented treatment plan to meet their needs including their pain presentation
reflect on own practice after completing each of the three client consultations above.

Knowledge evidence

anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous system applicable to health care assessment and treatment: - key structures: - cerebrum - cerebellum - midbrain - brainstem - spinal cord - spinal synapses and lamina - key functions - monitoring and feedback mechanisms
how the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous system relates to touch
phases of sensory processing as related to pain: - transduction - transmission - modulation - perception
how people experience pain
how chronic pain is developed
how acute pain is developed
biopsychosocial approach to pain: - biological: - gender - physical health - genetic predisposition - immune function - effects of medication - psychological: - behaviours - emotions - attitudes and beliefs - level of stress and ability to cope - mental health - social: - family relationships - socio-economic factors - cultural factors
basic neurological assessment: - dermatome - myotome - reflexes
how a biopsychosocial understanding of pain can be applied to clinical practice
modulation of pain: - placebo and nocebo and their effect on pain - role of descending inhibition in relief of pain
signs and symptoms of sensitisation: - peripheral - central - effect on chronic pain
types of pain: - nociceptive - neuropathic - nociplastic
principles of a client-centred approach: - empathy - non-judgemental attitude
referral options for therapists: - allied health service and other health modalities - medical practitioner - support service
types, limitations and availability of further medical testing
criteria for determining credible sources of information
documentation requirements for recording treatment details using industry standard abbreviations
techniques for self-reflection.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: comprehend and interpret client records.
Writing skills: record client information accurately and comprehensively.
Oral communication skills: use listening and questioning to seek information and confirm understanding; deliver information to an audience in an appropriate manner to ensure comprehension.
Technology skills: access online sources of information.

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