AIMS
To be able to provide effective care for those in pain
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will
- Recognise that many elderly people will be experiencing pain
- Know the risks of untreated pain
- Recognise the different types of pain
- Know how pain is assessed
- Recognise some pain scales and assessment tools
- Be aware of how pain can be treated
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Pain
- Pain in the Elderly
- Risks of Untreated Pain
- Types of Pain
- Establishing the Existence of Pain
Assessment and Monitoring
- Assessing the Level and Intensity of Pain
- Pain Scales
- Monitoring Pain
Treatment
- Medication
- Types of Pain Medication
- PRN or Prescribed Pain Relief?
- Syringe Drivers
- Non-Medical Pain Management
- Planning Activities after Pain Relief
- Care Planning
