Global Pain Awareness Week
Pain care for tomorrow - 24th Sep.
This pain awareness week, discover Webinars on early intervention, the role of pain management supplements and sustainable approaches in pain management.
Early intervention in delaying the onset of pain and the role of supplements By Dr Volker Schehlmann
The nutritional and other nonpharmaceutical supplements for pain management have gained significant attention in recent years and may serve to work in synergy with existing pharmaceutical-based treatment regimens for combating pain. Supplements have proved to have a role in pain management and to help the patient overcome chronic pain, thereby improving the quality of life. This webinar will review the health benefits of the supplements and the significance of early intervention in delaying the onset of pain.
Lecturer: Dr Volker Schehlmann, PhD on early intervention in delaying the onset of pain and the role of supplements.
Time: 3 PM South African Time
Unravelling complexities in achieving effective and sustainable pain management By Dr. Mary Suma Cardosa
Achieving effective and sustainable pain management involves navigating a complex landscape of diverse pain types, personalized treatments, and integrating pharmacological & non-pharmacological approaches. It necessitates addressing socio-economic factors, ensuring patient education, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. This webinar will focus on Sustainability in pain management which is a long-term solution that minimize reliance on short-term interventions. It emphasizes holistic approaches integrating lifestyle changes, psychological support, and non-pharmacological therapies alongside appropriate medication use.
Lecturer: Dr. Mary Suma Cardosa on Unravelling complexities in achieving effective and sustainable pain management
Time: 3 PM South African Time
*There will be Q&A time after the lecture.
Meet the speakers
Dr Volker Schehlmann (PhD)
Dr Volker Schehlmann is the Managing Director of analyze & realize GmbH, Germany.
Dr Volker Schehlmann will discuss the importance of early intervention and the role of pain management supplements in delaying the onset of pain.
Dr. Mary Suma Cardosa [MBBS, MMed (Anaes), FANZCA, FFPMANZCA, FAMM, FAMS (Hon)]
Dr. Cardosa is a consultant pain specialist and a pioneer of pain management in Malaysia. She has set up the first acute pain service, multidisciplinary pain clinic and CBT pain management programs in the country. Her research interests include pain epidemiology, the application of CBT in an Asian population, and an impact of culture and ethnicity on pain.
Dr. Cardosa’s talk shall focus on unravelling the complexities in achieving effective and sustainable pain management.
Related Webinars
Day 1: Going the extra mile
Webinars to understand the medicated and non-medicated spaces in pain relief.
Day 3: Effective care for all
Webinars focusing on innovations and equity in pain management.
Day 4: Diverse and inclusive treatment options
Webinars to explore holistic, culturally sensitive treatments, ensure equitable & effective care for all.
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There will be time for Q&A after the lecture.
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