Elder Care
Non-pharmacological Approaches
to Pain Management
Order# PN503
Presented by Debra Wertheimer, MD
interactive discussion and resident vignettes
19 minutes
title price: $150; $75 rental
Medication management is not always the only answer to pain problems. Medications can be used with other interventions to maximize pain relief. Repositioning, conversation, a massage or even providing an extra pillow often makes all the difference for a resident experiencing pain. Residents and staff share with Dr. Wertheimer non-pharmacologic pain management approaches that should be incorporated in all care.
Skill Competency: Range of Motion Exercises
This program is part of the "Controlling Pain" series.
| Controlling Pain presented by Debra Wertheimer, MD |
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| Reporting Symptoms of Pain (PN501) | Non-pharmacological Approaches to Pain Management (PN503) |
| Assessing and Re-assessing Response to Pain Management (PN502) | |