Pain in Residential Aged Care Facilities: Management Strategies, 2nd Edition - E-book - ePub

This new edition is designed as a "one stop shop" with easy-to-use information and resources at the fingertips of the residential facility and community aged care workforce. It is relevant for personal care assistants, registered nurses, general practitioners, physiotherapists, psychologists, dieticians, occupational therapists, pharmacists and other allied health professionals to identify, assess and manage pain by addressing various pain management strategies. The second edition of this landmark document is authored and reviewed by expert multidisciplinary stakeholders.
It includes revised and expanded content, including two new chapters Pain at the End of Life and Pain and Nutrition. It also aligns with the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards effective from 01 July 2019. The document aims to provide contemporary research and expanded clinical practice insights and knowledge that should be utilised to inform clinical practice for the management of pain in both residential aged care facilities and community aged care. This book is a valuable addition to any professional library.