RESPONDING TO PAIN: RESIDENTIAL

DURATION

45 minutes

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Pain can be a debilitating experience for the older person, affecting them both mentally and physically. This course explains how to respond to the signs and symptoms of pain by implementing effective pain management strategies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Explain what pain management is
• Recognise potential barriers to effective pain management
• Identify how to respond to the signs and symptoms of pain by implementing effective pain management strategies
• Describe how to evaluate pain management strategies