- Differentiate the weak link and the treatment targets in older adults with chronic low back pain.
- Articulate realistic treatment expectations for chronic non-cancer pain.
- Descrbie a rational stepped care treatment approach for older patients with chronic low back pain.
Acknowledgments
- Debra Weiner, MD (CoEPE Director/Principal Investigator, School of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine; School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry; School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology; Clinical and Translational Science Institute; VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center)
- Heiko Spallek, DMD, PhD, MSBA (CIS) (CoEPE Co-Director/Co-Principal Investigator, SChool of Dental Medicine, Office of Faculty Affairs; School of Dental Medicine, Dpeartment of Dental Public Health)
- Natalia Morone, MD, MS (Co-Investigator, School of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine; VA Pittburgh Healthcare System, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center)
- Michael Schneider, DC, PhD(Co-Investigator, Clinical and Translational Science Institute; School of Health and rehabilitiation Sciences/ Depratment of Physical Therapy)
- Jordan Karp, MD(Co-Investigator, Department of Psychiatry; UPMC Pain Medicine Centre Commons)
Intended Audience
This course has been designed for
- Medical students in years 1 through 3
- Advanced undergraduate and years 1 to 2 masters degree nursing students
- Dental students in year 3
- Students in year 2 of a doctoral physical therapy degree
- Pharmacy students in year 3
Acknowledgements
The case creators wish to thank the following individuals and programs for their guidance and feedback:
- Carol Washburn, EdD (Senior Instructional Designer, CIDDE, University of Pittsburgh)
- John Hennon, EdD (Health Educational Specialist, VA Pittsburgh HEalthcare System)
- Michael Elnicki, MD (Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh)
- University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Standardized Patient Program
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