Feature / Benefit

What you'll get:

Hour 1: Understanding Pain in Older Adults

• Definition and Types of Pain (Acute, Chronic, Neuropathic, Nociceptive)
• Physiological Changes in Aging Affecting Pain Perception
• Barriers to Pain Recognition in Older Adults
• Comprehensive Pain Assessment Tools for Geriatrics
• The Role of the Nurse in Pain Management Planning

Hour 2: Interventions for Effective Pain Management

• Pharmacologic Interventions in Pain Management
• Non-Pharmacologic Interventions
• Safe Opioid Use in Older Adults
• Interdisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
• Case Study Application
• Summary