Compact Clinical Guide to Chronic Pain Management: An Evidence-Based Approach for Nurses - Tapa blanda

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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.

• 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

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