psych 627 week 4 Chronic Pain Presentation

Develop a 15- to 20-slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation to discuss each of the points listed.

Discuss the following from the biopsychosocial perspective, using the Week Four Assignment Scenario:

• Discuss Wendy's most critical biological concerns and risk factors. How would this be conceptualized using the life course perspective, including age-related aspects of health and illness?

• Describe Wendy's psychological functioning. Which existing conditions, symptoms, issues, or concerns would your team want to investigate more thoroughly?

• How is Wendy functioning socially? How might her biological and psychological conditions contribute to or be influenced by her social functioning?

• What role might culture and gender play in Wendy's condition?

• What role does anxiety play on depression and chronic pain?

• Illustrate a systems theory approach based on the findings. Develop a dynamic flow chart to explain the biopsychosocial model in Wendy's case, including the biological, psychological, and social factors involved.

• What questions would your team like to ask Wendy or her family members? Be specific and explain why you would ask each question.

• Could this diagnosis have been prevented? What prevention strategies would you have recommended to Wendy?

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines, including at least seven peer-reviewed scholarly references.

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