Description
- NEW! Coverage of both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain interventions has been updated to keep you abreast of the latest methods for both types of pain management.- NEW! Thoroughly updated information reflects the latest standards and scope of practice as well as the blueprint for the ASPMN credentialing exam.- NEW! Additional information on pain management in bariatric patients highlight important considerations that you need to know when caring for this specific patient population.- NEW! Added illustrations and figures throughout the text make difficult concepts easier to understand.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Foundation of Pain Management Nursing 1. Foundations of Pain Management Nursing 2. Historical and Cultural Influences on Pain Perceptions, Barriers to Treatment and Disparities in Pain Care 3. Social, Political, and Ethical Forces Influencing Pain Management 4. Epidemiology of Pain 5. Opportunities and Complexities in the Future of Pain ManagementSection 2: Clinical Practice of Pain Management Nursing 6. Key Terms and Definitions for Pain Management Nursing 7. Theories of Pain 8. The Impact of Pain and Benefits of Pain Management 9. Physiology of Pain 10. Overview of Pain Management Pharmacology 11. Sex and Gender Differences within Pain Management 12. Pain Assessment 13. Acute Pain Management 14. Persistent Pain Management 15. Cancer Pain Management 16. Pediatric Pain Management 17. Gerontology Pain Management 18. Pain Management and Palliative Care 19. Depression, Anxiety and Pain 20. Substance Use Disorder and Pain 21. Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Pain Management 22. Procedural Sedation and AnalgesiaSection 3: Nursing Roles Involved in Pain Management 23. Research Utilization and Application in Pain Management 24. Making Change in the World of Pain Management 25. Implementing and Evaluating Pain Management Safety and Quality 26. Pain Management Education 27. The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse in Pain Management
