Overview
Designated a Doody's Core Title! This is an excellent resource that is essential for all primary care providers."" Score: 100, 5 Stars.--Doody's Medical Reviews [P]ractitioners who oversee the treatment of chronic pain in the adult population will likely find this new reference an invaluable addition to their bookshelf.""--Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing This book is highly recommended; it will be an indispensable addition to the professional library of every nurse practitioner who manages patients with chronic, persistent pain."" Margaret H. Granitto, RN, MSN, CRNP Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Studies Presented in a clear, systematic format, this clinically oriented book provides nurses and physicians with quick access to much-needed pain management guidelines. With a unique focus on treatment options for patients with chronic persistent pain, this guide provides critical guidance on managing difficult conditions such as fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain. The text expertly assists practitioners in assessing pain in a variety of patient populations and provides professional insight on selecting patient-appropriate medications and interventions to achieve optimal pain management for adult patients. Key Features: Contains the newest guidelines on how to use a combination of pain screening tools to accurately assess the nature, intensity, and occurrence of patient pain Provides information on new medications and combinations of medications to use for chronic pain Presents essential information on safe prescribing and screening tools such as the Opioid Risk Tool (ORT) and screening tools for aberrant behaviors Provides strategies for utilizing nontraditional treatment options such as acupuncture, energy therapies, and psychological and coping strategies
Full Product Details
Author: Yvonne D'Arcy, MS, APN-C, CNS, FAANP ,
Yvonne D'Arcy, MS, APN-C, CNS, FAANP
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc
Imprint: Springer Publishing Co Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.368kg
ISBN: 9780826105400
ISBN 10: 0826105408
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 28 January 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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Professional & Vocational
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
This is an excellent resource that is essential for all primary care providers. Score: 100, 5 Stars.- Doody's Medical Reviews; [P]ractitioners who oversee the treatmentof chronic pain in the adult population will likely find this new reference an invaluable addition to their bookshelf. - Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing; This book is highly recommended; it will be an indispensable addition to the professional library of every nurse practitioner who manages patients with chronic, persistent pain. - Margaret H. Granitto, RN, MSN, CRNP, Georgetown University, School of Nursing and Health Studies
This is an excellent resource that is essential for all primary care providers. Score: 100, 5 Stars.- Doody's Medical Reviews; [P]ractitioners who oversee the treatmentof chronic pain in the adult population will likely find this new reference an invaluable addition to their bookshelf. - Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing; This book is highly recommended; it will be an indispensable addition to the professional library of every nurse practitioner who manages patients with chronic, persistent pain. - Margaret H. Granitto, RN, MSN, CRNP, Georgetown University, School of Nursing and Health Studies
Author Information
Yvonne D'Arcy, MS, CRNP, CNS, is the Pain and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Suburban Hospital- Johns Hopkins Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Yvonne D'Arcy, MS, CRNP, CNS, is the Pain and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Suburban Hospital- Johns Hopkins Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland.
