an evidence-based approach for nurses Quinlan-Colwell, Ann. creator D'Arcy, Yvonne M. ProQuest (Firm) text bibliography Electronic books. nyu New York Springer c2012 2012 monographic eng

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xvi, 444 p. : ill. Physiological factors and pain processing in the older adult -- The psychosocial impact of pain on the older adult patient -- Pain assessment in the older adult patient -- Pain assessment in the non-verbal, cognitively impaired older adult patient -- A review of pain assessment tools for use with the older adult -- Developing a comprehensive plan -- Choosing the right medication for the pain complaint -- Using adjunct medications for specific pain types -- Managing medication side effects and specific recommendations for using medications with older patients -- Interventional options such as vertebroplasty for compression fractures, nerve blocks, acupuncture -- Complementary methods for pain relief such as cognitive behavioral methods, energy techniques, music -- The role of physical therapy for reconditioning -- Palliative care techniques to promote comfort -- When hospice is the best option -- Arthritis and gout -- Chronic back pain and osteoporosis -- Neuropathic pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy -- Central post stoke syndrome -- Facial pain associated with temporal arteritis and trigeminal neuralgia -- Rheumatological conditions (RA, polymyalgia rheumatica) -- Fibromyalgia -- Anxiety and depression in older adults -- Alcohol and substance use, misuse, and abuse. Ann Quinlan-Colwell. Includes bibliographical references and index. Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. Pain in old age Pain Treatment RB127 .Q56 2012 618.97/60472 9780826107312 (electronic bk.) https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kuct-ebooks/detail.action?docID=877104 https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kuct-ebooks/detail.action?docID=877104 MiAaPQ 110831 20250821120511.0 EBC877104