Acute Pain Management in Older Adults

Acute Pain Management in Older Adults
University of Iowa College of Nursing
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Product ID: 20365

Abstract: 
An evidence-based nursing practice guideline dealing with the management of acute pain for older adults. This is just a summary statement, the entire product is available for purchase at: http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu/products_services/evidence_based.htm

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Educational objectives: 
* Effective pain assessment of all older adults, including those with dementia * Collaboration with the older adult/family to develop and implement a pain management plan * Provision of appropriate education for the older adult/family * Use of pharmacological and nonpharmacological techniques to control pain
Publications from, presentations from, and/or citations to this product: 
During development of the guidelines, Dr. Henn recieved honorarium for educational presentations on advisory/consultant fees from Endo Pharmaceuticals and Purdue Pharma
Date posted: 
Mon, 02/23/2009
Date last updated: 
Mon, 02/23/2009
CME credits available: 
No
Has this product been peer reviewed?: 
No
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Contact person/corresponding author: 
Dr. Keela A. Herr (keela-herr@uiowa.edu)
Authors: 
Dr. Keela A. Herr
NLM Citation:
Herr, K. Acute Pain Management in Older Adults. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education; 2009 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20365
APA Citation:
Herr, K. (2009). Acute Pain Management in Older Adults. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20365