This groundbreaking new resource, sponsored by the American Society of Pain Management Nurses (ASPMN), covers the entire spectrum of topics in the practice of pain management nursing. Leaders in pain management explore the foundations of pain management nursing; clinical practice and protocols as well as advanced practice roles; and the unique role of the pain management nurse. And, a user-friendly outline format makes information easy to access.
PAIN MANAGEMENT NURSING: THE FOUNDATION · Introduction to Pain Management Nursing · Philosophy of Pain Management Nursing · A Cultural Perspective of the Person in Pain · Definitions Pertaining to Pain Management · Benefits of Proper Pain Management · Legal Ramifications of Inadequate Pain Management · Ethics of Pain Management · Current Issues: Euthanasia · Theories of Pain · Pathophysiology of Pain, Part 1 and Part II · PAIN MANAGEMENT: CLINICAL ISSUES · Assessment · Overview of Pharmacology · Acute Pain Management · Chronic Pain Management · Cancer Pain Management · Pediatric Pain Management · Gerontological Pain Management · Pain Management in the Chemically Dependent Person · Palliative Care · Evalution: Quality Improvement · PAIN MANAGEMENT: THE ROLE OF THE NURSE · Nursing Theories: Support of Pain Management Nursing · Care Delivery Models for Pain Management · The Caregiver Role · The Pain Management Nurse as Change Agent · The Role of the Educator in Pain Management · The Role of the Manager in Pain Management · The Role of the Nurse Practitioner in Pain Management · The Role of the Researcher in Pain Management