| Organization: | Ottawa Hospital (The) - The Rehabilitation Centre - Chronic Pain Management Program | ||
| Description of Services: |
Helps individuals better manage chronic pain by providing education on chronic pain and disability management * increasing activity level and helping people remain active even though they experience chronic pain * improving physical fitness and posture * improving emotional functioning
The premise of the program is self-management, as opposed to attempting to cure or alleviate pain symptoms. Operates on an out-patient basis and typically lasts four weeks (one week of assessment/education and three weeks of treatment). The interdisciplinary team is comprised of professionals from nursing * physiatry * psychology * occupational therapy * physiotherapy * social work * vocational rehabilitation * recreational therapy * pharmacy |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Fee to cover the cost of materials, which is payable at the start of the treatment phase of the program * Set fees, covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: |
Individuals 18 years of age and older, referred by a physician, who have had continuous pain for three months or longer that has been thoroughly investigated and generally non-responsive to medical treatment, experience some or all of the following secondary conditions: physical deconditioning, difficulty coping with role changes, poor self-esteem, sleep disturbance, emotional distress, vocational uncertainty, and interpersonal difficulties, and are open to making lifestyle changes through a self-management approach. Individuals are not eligible if their primary pain symptoms are exclusive to headaches, gastro-intestinal problems, and urinary, pelvic, or gynecological difficulties, and/or they are seeking prescriptions, epidural blocks, or other medical treatments |
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| Application: | To obtain services, a physician referral is required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; French | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Eastern Ontario | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 613-737-7350 ext 75673 | ||
| Fax: | 613-733-8336 | ||
| Website: | www.ottawahospital.on.ca | ||
| Address: |
505 Smyth Rd Ottawa, ON K1H 8M2 |
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| Intersection: | Alta Vista Dr and Smyth Rd | ||
| Hours: | Hours vary based on treatment program | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6/30/2025 |