Managing pain in the older person in the community
| dc.contributor.author | Molloy, Niamh | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2015-07-06T10:43:26Z | en |
| dc.date.available | 2015-07-06T10:43:26Z | en |
| dc.date.issued | 2015-03 | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10147/559014 | en |
| dc.description.abstract | Eff ective pain management remains a challenge in modern day clinical practice. Managing persistent pain in the older adult encounters many challenges and the management of chronic pain in the community demands a comprehensive understanding of the physiology of pain and pain processing as well as an understanding of the various assessment tools available and methods to manage pain. it is essential before treating pain that it is assessed using a recognised pain assessment tool that is valid, reliable and comprehensive. in essence, a holistic approach is required with all aspects of the biopsychosocial model considered. | |
| dc.language | eng | en |
| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.publisher | Nursing in General Practice | en |
| dc.subject | PAIN MANAGEMENT | en |
| dc.subject | OLDER PEOPLE | en |
| dc.subject.other | PRACTICE NURSING | en |
| dc.subject.other | COMMUNITY NURSING | en |
| dc.title | Managing pain in the older person in the community | en |
| dc.type | Article | en |
| dc.identifier.journal | Nursing in General Practice | en |
| dc.description.funding | No funding | en |
| dc.description.province | Munster | en |
| dc.description.peer-review | peer-review | en |
| refterms.dateFOA | 2018-08-26T21:10:49Z | |
| html.description.abstract | Eff ective pain management remains a challenge in modern day clinical practice. Managing persistent pain in the older adult encounters many challenges and the management of chronic pain in the community demands a comprehensive understanding of the physiology of pain and pain processing as well as an understanding of the various assessment tools available and methods to manage pain. it is essential before treating pain that it is assessed using a recognised pain assessment tool that is valid, reliable and comprehensive. in essence, a holistic approach is required with all aspects of the biopsychosocial model considered. |
