Managing Pain in the Older Adult.

Managing Pain in the Older Adult.

Our elderly population is the fastest-growing segment of society, and pain, particularly chronic pain, is one of the most common problems this group faces. In Managing Pain in the Older Adult, Dr. Jansen provides treatment options designed for older adults. Controlling pain can be challenging as the...

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Main Author: Jansen, Michaelene P.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer Pub. Co., 2008.
Subjects:
Older people > Treatment.
Pain in old age > Treatment.
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Table of Contents:
  • Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; I: Background Information; Chapter 1 Pain in Older Adults; Chapter 2 Common Pain Syndromes in Older Adults; Chapter 3 Pain Assessment in the Older Adult; Chapter 4 Pain Behaviors in the Older Adult; Chapter 5 Relationship of Pain and Sleep in Older Adults; Ii: Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management in the Older Adult; Chapter 6 Multimodality Approach to Pain Management; Chapter 7 Physical Therapy; Chapter 8 Mind-Body and Energy Therapies; Chapter 9 Pharmacologic Treatment; Chapter 10 Interventional Therapies.
  • Chapter 11 Adaptations to Improve FunctionChapter 12 Challenges to Treating Older Adults Living With Persistent Pain; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z.

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