Illawarra Shoalhaven

Illawarra Shoalhaven Chronic Pain Service

Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD Adult Tier 2

Street addressPort Kembla Hospital

Postal addressPO Box 21 Warrawong NSW 2505

Fax02 4223 8305

Team

Services offered

Education and advice
Medical reviews
Multidisciplinary assessment
Multidisciplinary case conferencing
Pain program
Treatment planning and appointments with health professionals e.g. psychologist and physiotherapists

Procedures offered

Procedural service

Also available through link to Prince of Wales Hospital

Special interest areas

Support for GPs

Research interests

Involvement in clinical trials

Type	Medium intensity
Content	Goal setting Stress and anger management Communication skills Relationship issues Fear avoidance Improving sleep Mindfulness meditation Managing unhelpful thoughts Problem solving Improving self esteem Medication issues Managing depression Acceptance of pain Importance of exercise Anatomy and physiology Healthy eating Exercise – walking, tai chi Energy conservation and posture awareness Relapse prevention
Fee	Public: nil Compensable: $3790 (+ $379.00 GST)
Hours	58 hours
Frequency	Average 5 hours, twice weekly for 6 weeks
Group size	15-25 people
Availability	4 programs per year (2 in Port Kembla, 2 in Shoalhaven)
Eligibility	Chronic, non-cancer pain
Follow up	1, 3 month follow up

Type	Medium intensity
Content	Goal setting Importance of exercise Importance of self-management approach Mindfulness meditation Anatomy and posture Pain physiology Medication issues Fear avoidance Simplifying work and pacing Movement and lifting Stress management Managing unhelpful thoughts Improving sleep Managing depression Healthy eating Relapse prevention Exercise – walking, tai chi
Fee	Public: nil Compensable: $2526 (+ $253 GST)
Hours	36 hours
Frequency	Average 4.5 hours per day, twice weekly for 4 week
Group size	15-25 people
Availability	4 programs per year (2 in Port Kembla, 2 in Shoalhaven)
Eligibility	Chronic non-cancer pain
Follow up	3 month follow up