TowerJune 21-23, 2007

Boston, Massachusetts
Radisson Hotel Boston

Overview

This unique, interdisciplinary national forum brings together leaders involved in efforts to address the diverse challenges that impede effective pain control.  The 2007 meeting focuses on both historical and current transformations in the culture and practice of pain care and is designed to highlight the actions essential to overcoming the organizational, societal, regulatory, attitudinal, and clinical barriers that contribute to the undertreatment of pain.  Participants will be able to share resources and expertise, network with one another, and become energized to develop and implement programs to improve the care of persons in pain.  

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this conference, attendees should be able to:

  • Discuss approaches for overcoming the historical and current societal, organizational, attitudinal, and clinical barriers to effective pain control
  • Discuss programs and strategies for improving and transforming institutional culture related to pain management
  • Describe effective pain management strategies for persons with cognitive impairment or a history of substance abuse
  • Identify new developments in pain management and complementary/alternative approaches to pain care
  • Discuss strategies to advocate for balanced approaches in state policies related to effective pain control
  • Identify opportunities for collaboration among the State Pain Initiatives and other local/national organizations with a shared mission to improve pain relief

Who Should Attend

Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, complementary medicine practitioners, health care administrators, psychologists, educators, advocates, policy makers, and all individuals interested in improving pain management are invited to attend.

The Alliance of State Pain Initiatives (ASPI) is a network of interdisciplinary, state-based organizations dedicated to improving the care of persons with pain.  The National Office of the ASPI, which is a program of the Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, provides resources and guidance to the State Pain Initiatives and develops education, advocacy, and institutional improvement programs. 

For more information about the ASPI and State Pain Initiatives, visit the National Office website at www.aspi.wisc.edu or call 608-265-4013.
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