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Joanne M Lusher Author
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Chronic Pain, Pain Management, Medical Model, Doctor-Patient Communication, Staff-Patient-Carer Perceptions around Wound Ownership - Mental Health and Wellbeing
Dr. Joanne Lusher Institute for Research in Healthcare Policy and Practice, University of the West of Scotland, London, UK
Biography
Dr Joanne M Lusher joined the University of the West of Scotland in March 2017 as a Senior Lecturer, after formerly working as a Programme Director for a Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology. As a member of the Institute for Research in Healthcare Policy and Practice team, Jo coordinated PG Research programmes, with a focus on independent research degrees on the London Campus and Internationally. In September 2018, Jo moved in to the role of Academic and Professional Lead for Health and Life Sciences in London; where she is responsible for strengthening inter-disciplinary learning across health and social care education.
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Contested pain: Managing the invisible symptom
Author(s): Joanne M Lusher and Esther Murray
Drawing parallels between chronic pain in Vulvodynia and acute pain in Sickle Cell Disease, our opinion is one that challenges the prevailing medical model by contrasting the experiences of pain sufferers and reflecting on the lenses through which the pain is seen. In both chronic illnesses, the patient has self-knowledge that the healthcare professional does not always recognise. Lack of access to adequate pain relief in times of crisis; lack of continuity of care; and pain flareups means that patients often find themselves needing to prove the existence of their pain to a healthcare professional every time they need prescription relief. Patients voice concerns and struggle to manage the tension between needing to control pain and needing to control medication intake. To make best use ... view more»
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