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A VA Clinical Program of Excellence and designated as a

Clinical Center of Excellence by the American Pain Society

 

           Tampa, Florida

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Participants in the inpatient CPRP program attend daily educational sessions designed to provide them with the latest information about chronic pain and chronic pain syndromes. The following topics are covered in our inpatient series of topics:

  • Leisure Activities I
  • Effects of Pain on the Individual
  • Sources of Pain
  • Pain Theory
  • Wellness
  • Assertiveness I
  • Pain and Sleep
  • Diversion
  • Weekend Goal Planning
  • Leisure Activities II
  • Hurt versus Harm
  • Community Resources
  • Stress Management
  • Pain Medications
  • Assertiveness II
  • Discharge Planning
  • Diversion
  • Weekend Goal Planning
  • Leisure Activities III
  • Substance Abuse
  • Effects of Pain on Family/Others
  • Nutrition
  • Life Needs
  • Body Mechanics
  • Pain and Attention
  • Diversion
  • Weekend Goal Planning

Some of our outpatient programs also may include educational programs that include modifications of the above topics.