Ottawa Hospital (The) - The Rehabilitation Centre - Chronic Pain Management Program

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

613-737-7350 ext 75673

Fax:

613-733-8336

Website:

www.ottawahospital.on.ca

Address:

505 Smyth Rd
Ottawa, ON
K1H 8M2

Intersection:

Alta Vista Dr and Smyth Rd

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Hours vary based on treatment program

Service Description:

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

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)

Application:

To obtain services, a physician referral is required

Eligibility / Target Population:

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

Languages:

English ; French

Area Served:

Eastern Ontario