Pain Assessment and Management, 2nd Edition
Course Overview
Although healthcare practitioners frequently work with clients who are experiencing pain, there is evidence that supports an interdisciplinary biopsychosocial approach when treating clients with chronic pain. Practitioners with a more detailed knowledge of pain can be more effective when working with a variety of clients, groups, and populations. The purpose of this basic course is to elaborate on the definition of pain and its perception, factors hampering pain management, assessment of a client for pain, and interventions to improve function in clients with pain.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Define the physiology and perception of pain.
- Identify appropriate measures to assess pain.
- Identify difficult-to-diagnose pain conditions.
- Summarize the different mechanisms of pain relief, including considerations across the life span and pain management barriers.
- Define the interprofessional team approach to treating pain.
- Identify preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based interventions used with clients with pain.
- Examine the role of mind/body techniques in managing pain.
About the Author/Presenter
Kimberly A. Davis, OTD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA received her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of New England in 1992 and practiced in inpatient mental health with a focus on working with those with substance use disorder until 2003. In 1998, she completed her master’s degree at the University of New Hampshire, and in 2005, she completed her Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Beginning in 2003, she made the formal transition into academia at Husson University, where she is currently an associate professor in the Master of Occupational Therapy program. In addition to teaching, Dr. Davis leads wellness focused community-based groups with low-income older adults and individuals with mental health diagnoses. In 2023, she was awarded the FAOTA through the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Counselor, Psychology, Social Work
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
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