Managing Pain in the Older Adult.
Title:
Managing Pain in the Older Adult.
Author:
Jansen, Michaelene P.
ISBN:
9780826115645
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (245 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- I: Background Information -- CHAPTER 1 Pain in Older Adults -- Age-Related Changes in Perception of Pain -- Physiology of Pain -- Summary -- CHAPTER 2 Common Pain Syndromes in Older Adults -- Musculoskeletal Pain -- Neuropathic Pain Syndromes -- Summary -- CHAPTER 3 Pain Assessment in the Older Adult -- Comprehensive Pain Assessment Instruments -- Summary -- CHAPTER 4 Pain Behaviors in the Older Adult -- Pain Behaviors -- Influence of Family Members -- Summary -- CHAPTER 5 Relationship of Pain and Sleep in Older Adults -- Normal Sleep -- Sleep Disorders in Older Adults -- Relationship Between Pain and Sleep -- Conclusion -- II: Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management in the Older Adult -- CHAPTER 6 Multimodality Approach to Pain Management -- Developing a Comprehensive Pain Management Plan -- Summary -- CHAPTER 7 Physical Therapy -- Treatment Modalities -- Summary -- CHAPTER 8 Mind-Body and Energy Therapies -- Therapy Overviews -- Summary -- CHAPTER 9 Pharmacologic Treatment -- Pharmacokinetics -- Managing Pain With Pharmacotherapeutic Agents -- Summary -- CHAPTER 10 Interventional Therapies -- Interventional Therapies -- Advanced Treatment Options -- Summary -- CHAPTER 11 Adaptations to Improve Function -- The Role of Occupational Therapists and Assistants -- Adapting the Environment -- General Guidelines for Activities and Tasks -- Resources -- Reimbursement -- CHAPTER 12 Challenges to Treating Older Adults Living With Persistent Pain -- Barriers -- Education -- Future Research and Treatment -- Summary -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Z.
Abstract:
Our elderly population is the fastest-growing segment of society, and pain, particularly chronic pain, is one of the most common problems this group faces. In Managing Pain in the Older Adult , Dr. Jansen provides treatment options designed for older adults. Controlling pain can be challenging as the elderly, in addition to the common physiologic changes of aging, often have multiple health problems and take many medications. Furthermore, drugs are only rarely tested on older adults, so pharmaceutical intervention often relies on a slow trial and error regime. Drawing on her experience in critical care and neuroscience nursing as well as work as a GNP, Dr. Jansen adopts a multimodality approach to focus on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic pain among older adults with interventional, non-interventional, pharmacotherapeutic, and nonpharmacotherapeutic methods.:. Managing Pain in the Older Adult addresses a myriad of factors pertaining exclusively to pain management among the elderly, including:.; The importance of early recognition of pain symptoms.; Environmental factors that influence pain and its perception.; Specific issues involved when treating the elderly.; Non-pharmaceutical treatments: physical therapy, acupuncture, and other complementary techniques.; Lack of resources for treating pain in the aged. The book will serve as an invaluable reference for a wide range of health care providers working with our aging population.;chapter.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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