PE4S124 - Mechanisms of Pain 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2031 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Mechanisms of Pain | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Clinical Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Karl New | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | MAR 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | 01 Sep 2030 | ||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100260 - healthcare science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2031 |
Module Aims
To critically analyse the advanced underpinning causes and associated experiences of pain to synthesise a comprehensive understanding.
Content Summary
Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:
Topics may include:
History and epidemiology. Biopsychosocial model with gender consideration (IASP 3/4)
Chronic versus acute pain e.g. Distinctions
Pain science e.g. physiology of pain systems and syndromes. (IASP 4)
Current evidence/research (IASP 5/8)
Severe pain syndromes (IASP 9/10/11)
Patient considerations (spiritual/social/ethical/occupational). The
global impact on a person in pain.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 40 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Direct Study | 40 |
| Problem/Challenge-based Learning | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate the application of the biopsychosocial model to the various types of pain. |
| LO2 | Analyse in-depth complex pain processing mechanisms to distinguish between, and assess the impact of, acute and chronic pain. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | Assessment to be completed in a specific timescale, which is neither an invigilated examination nor a piece of coursework. To be completed over an extended period (e.g. a 2-hour task to be completed within 48 hours, or a 24-hour assessment). Learna: End of module 1-hour Case-based Multiple-choice Examination related to Mechanisms of Pain to be completed within a 10-day period. | 60 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals. Learna: Reflective journal. | 0 | 600 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources. Learna: Completion of an individual/group task related to Mechanisms of Pain. | 0 | 1000 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject. Learna: Case-based scenarios and a discussion forum related to Mechanisms of Pain. | 0 | 2500 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |