DESIGNATED A DOODY'S CORE TITLE!
"This is an excellent resource that is essential for all primary care
providers." SCORE: 100, 5 STARS.--DOODY'S MEDICAL REVIEWS
"[P]ractitioners who oversee the treatmentof chronic pain in the adult
population will likely find thisnew reference an invaluable addition
to their bookshelf."--DIMENSIONS OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING
_"This book is highly recommended; it will be an indispensable
addition to the professional library of every nurse practitioner who
manages patients with chronic, persistent pain." _
MARGARET H. GRANITTO, RN, MSN, CRNP
Georgetown University
School of Nursing and Health Studies
Presented in a clear, systematic format, this clinically oriented book
provides nurses and physicians with quick access to much-needed pain
management guidelines. With a unique focus on treatment options for
patients with chronic persistent pain, this guide provides critical
guidance on managing difficult conditions such as fibromyalgia and
neuropathic pain.
The text expertly assists practitioners in assessing pain in a variety
of patient populations and provides professional insight on selecting
patient-appropriate medications and interventions to achieve optimal
pain management for adult patients.
KEY FEATURES:
* Contains the newest guidelines on how to use a combination of pain
screening tools to accurately assess the nature, intensity, and
occurrence of patient pain * Provides information on new medications
and combinations of medications to use for chronic pain * Presents
essential information on safe prescribing and screening tools such as
the Opioid Risk Tool (ORT) and screening tools for aberrant behaviors
* Provides strategies for utilizing nontraditional treatment options
such as acupuncture, energy therapies, and psychological and coping
strategies
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780826105486
Publisert
2011
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer Publishing Company
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter