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Lifestyle
Length 00:05:00Chronic pain and nutrition: the hidden power of your plate Fr
Caregiver, Patient
Did you know that the foods you eat can influence your pain? This short training module, developed as part of a project for the Teaching Leadership Chair at Université Laval, aims to explain the role of nutrition in chronic pain. You will also discover practical strategies to adjust your diet, as well as resources to help you put these changes into practice. Enjoy your reading!
Reference: Flavie Drolet, étudiante en médecine de l'université Laval (Québec, Canada). Sous la supervision de Dre Anne Marie Pinard, titulaire de la chaire de leadership en enseignement sur la douleur chronique.
Proposed by: Anne Marie Pinard, 2026/02/02
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Sleep
Length 00:23:1010 ways to improve sleep efficiency and quality of sleep by Dr. Andrea Furlan En
Caregiver, Patient
In this video Dr. Furlan explains how to calculate sleep efficiency and improve sleep quality.
Reference: Dre Andréa Furlan
Proposed by: Orlane Ballot, 2025/05/22
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Activity pacing
Length 00:30:00
Patient evaluation booklet Fr
Patient
This evaluation and follow-up booklet was created by the Pain Management Advisory Service of the CSSS Pierre-Boucher to help patients evaluate their pain and report pain-related difficulties to the healthcare professionals they encounter.
Reference: Service Consultatif de Gestion de la Douleur du CSSS Pierre-Boucher
Proposed by: Hélène Beaudry,
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Pain education
Length 00:35:00
Fatigue and non-restorative sleep in fibromyalgia Fr
Patient
This document discusses two symptoms that are very common among people with fibromyalgia: fatigue and unrefreshing sleep. Several tips are also given in the document.
Reference: Societe Quebecoise de la firbomyalgie
Proposed by: ,
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Lifestyle
Living with chronic pain Fr
Caregiver, Patient
Michel Lorrain, a Quebecois physician and massage therapist, offers various advice and therapeutic approaches in this book to improve your daily life with chronic pain. ""It is as a physician, someone experiencing chronic pain, and a researcher that he shares his personal experiences."" Price: $20.00 + shipping fees
Reference: Dr Michel Lorrain, physician and massage therapist
Proposed by: Hélène Beaudry, 2024/05/09
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Lifestyle
Length 00:26:06
Better understanding and living with fibromyalgia Fr
Caregiver, Patient
This information guide, created by the Quebec Fibromyalgia Society, will help you better understand this condition, assist you in managing your health, and consequently, improve your quality of life.
Reference: Société québécoise de la fibromyalgie
Proposed by: Anne Marie Pinard, 2024/05/09
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Pain education
Length 00:11:08
Pain and Sleep (episode 7) En
Patient
In this video, you will learn that people with pain often have difficulty sleeping. Strategies for optimizing your sleep and goals for your pain management plan will be discussed.
Reference: Agency for Clinical Innovation
Proposed by: RQRD, 2023/11/21
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Sleep
Length 00:11:29
Better sleeping position for pain sufferers En
Patient
In this video, Dr. Andrea Furlan explains how to choose a mattress, how to use pillows and some sleep positions that can help sufferers.
Reference: Dre Andréa Furlan
Proposed by: RQRD,
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Sleep
Length 00:07:37
Adopt good sleep habits Fr
Patient
People suffering from chronic pain very often experience difficulties during the week. That's why this brochure suggests different attitudes and habits that will help you get a good night's sleep!
Reference: Équipe du Programme ACCORD
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2022/10/26
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Sleep
Length 00:06:30
Establishing Healthy Sleep Habits En
Patient
People with chronic pain often have trouble sleeping or staying asleep, wake up too soon, or feel like they never seem to get enough sleep. To improve the situation, adopt a few simple measures that cultivate good sleeping habits.
Reference: Équipe ACCORD - Travailler ensemble pour la gestion de la douleur chronique.
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2020/11/21