Managing Pain in Sickle Cell Disease - Challenges and Opportunities

This course aims to help learners understand the major challenges in treating sickle cell disease and managing associated pain symptoms. By contrasting acute and chronic pain in sickle cell disease and using case studies, learners will gain insights into the disease's management. The course covers topics such as pain pathophysiology, differentiating between acute and chronic pain, treatment options including non-opioids and chronic transfusions, and access to care. The teaching method involves lectures by experts in the field. This course is intended for healthcare clinicians looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in managing pain in sickle cell disease.