Assessing and Managing Adult Pain
The purpose of this unit of study is to provide the student with the necessary theoretical knowledge to improve how they assess and manage adult pain in the clinical setting. This unit examines the physiological basis of pain and the assessment and management of adult persons’ experiencing acute, chronic and cancer pain. It explores physiological concepts and current pain theories regarding the basis of pain and the complex social, cultural, psychological, spiritual and economic aspects of pain. Pain assessment tools are evaluated and both pharmacological and non-pharmacological management are explored. Pain management is complex, and nurses need to consider management in the light of current best practice, cultural diversity and person’s belief systems.
Term :JANUARY, JULY
Hours of Study: 150
Credit Points : 6
Theme 1: Foundational concepts of pain
Disscuss definitions of pain and the multidimensional factors which influence the concept of pain as a bio-psycho-social phenomenon
Theme 2: Anatomy and physiology of pain
Determine the physiology and pathophysiology correlated with different types of physical pain
Theme 3: Assessing pain
Analyse pain assessment techniques to ensure contemporary evidenced- based nursing care.
Theme 4: Pharmacological management of pain
Evaluate national and global evidenced- based, culturally safe guidelines to plan nursing management for people experiencing pain.
Theme 5: Non-pharmacological management of pain
Support ethical and professional principles to optimise holistic, person- centred care within an interdisciplinary context.
Theme 6: Interdisciplinary teamwork and discharge planning
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