"The care of older adults suffering with pain is a difficult
task that calls for understanding as well as compassion. Dr.
Quinlan-Colwell has written an excellent book that deals with every
facet of the problems that are encountered by caregivers.... This
book] provides the reader with valuable knowledge that will
diminish suffering and enrich the lives of people confronting new,
often frightening, problems." From the Foreword by Ronald Melzack,
PhD, FRSC
Professor Emeritus McGill University
"This is a well-written and concise book....Nurses and other
healthcare professionals will certainly find this book a useful
resource for understanding and managing geriatric pain."--Clinical
Nurse Specialist
Older adults can be especially susceptible to the debilitating
effects of chronic pain, yet there are often barriers to
successfully alleviating pain on the part of elderly patients and
the health care professionals who treat them. This comprehensive
guide to geriatric pain management provides the most current
information available on assessment and treatment of pain in older
adults.
In a concise, reader-friendly format, the book provides
techniques, tips, and tools for assessing pain and examines
barriers to appropriate treatment. It addresses the physiological
and psychosocial factors underlying the process and occurrence of
pain and helps nurses to develop a comprehensive multimodal
approach to pain management that includes pharmacological and
nonpharmacological interventions. The guide provides detailed
coverage of medications commonly used for pain management,
including all contraindications and side effects, so that nurses
will be able to evaluate the best use of a medication in the
context of comorbidities and sensitivities of each individual. Also
addressed are chronic illnesses common to the elderly population,
palliative and hospice care, treatment of concurrent depression and
anxiety, treatment of cognitively impaired elderly, and techniques
for assessment and intervention in cases of substance abuse. Key
Features:
Provides concise yet comprehensive information on assessment
and treatment of geriatric pain Includes detailed coverage of a
great variety of pain medications, including contraindications and
side effects Explores barriers to appropriate treatment Covers
chronic diseases of the elderly, palliative and hospice care,
depression and anxiety, substance abuse, and treatment of
cognitively impaired elderly Written by a highly respected
practitioner and educator in geriatric pain management Includes
case studies, handy tables, questions for reflection, and
references for additional study
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