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Opioids: Communication videos (NPS MedicineWise)
This series of four educational videos aims to support effective conversations between health professionals and patients about the use of opioids for the management of chronic non-cancer pain. The videos focus on motivational interviewing techniques, providing examples of interactions between patients and health professionals, and demonstrating how best practice recommendations can be applied to individual patient circumstances.
Tonic Health Media
Dr Jennifer Stevens, Pain Specialist at St Vincent's Hospital, represented Painaustralia in collaboration with Tonic Health Media to develop a series of videos about pain and pain management.
The video series includes:
- What is chronic pain?
- What is multidisciplinary pain management?
- How can dietary changes help manage pain?
- What are some effective treatments for lower back pain?
- How do I assist my growing teenager with their growing pains?
- What types of foods can help with pain management?
- What role does meditation and relaxation play in pain management?
- Is there a need for a national approach to pain management in Australia?
- What are the goals for Painaustralia as an organisation?
- How can I manage my pain as I return to work?
- How do I make a return to sport?
- What is degenerative arthritis?
- How can I access pain management services?
- Pain management and addictions: Medication safety
- What happens if I have Osteoporosis?
- What is involved in self-managing my chronic pain?