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  1. Significance of Pain
  2. Elusive Nature of Pain
    1. Measuring Pain
    2. Physiology of Pain
    3. Neurochemical Bases of Pain and Its Inhibition
  3. Clinical Management of Pain
    1. Acute Versus Chronic Pain
    2. Pain and Personality
  4. Pain Control Techniques
    1. Pharmacological Control of Pain
    2. Surgical Control of Pain
    3. Sensory Control of Pain
    4. Biofeedback
    5. Relaxation Techniques
    6. Hypnosis
    7. Acupuncture
    8. Distraction
    9. Coping Techniques
    10. Guided Imagery
    11. Additional Cognitive Techniques to Control Pain
  5. Management of Chronic Pain: Pain Management Programs
    1. Initial Evaluation
    2. Individualized Treatment
    3. Components of Chronic Pain Management Programs
    4. Involvement of Family
    5. Relapse Prevention
    6. Evaluation of Pain Management Programs





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