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

by Yvonne D'Arcy MS, APN-C, CNS, FAANP, Yvonne D'Arcy MS, APN-C, CNS, FAANP (Editor)

Overview

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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 treatmentof chronic pain in the adult population will likely find thisnew 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826105486
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/28/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	368
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Yvonne D'Arcy, MS, CRNP, CNS, is the Pain and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Suburban Hospital- Johns Hopkins Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland.

Table of Contents

Foreword

SECTION I: OVERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN

1. The Problem of Chronic Pain

2. The Art and Science of Chronic Pain Assessment

SECTION II: PAIN MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

3. Nonopioid Analgesics

4. Opioids

5. Coanalgesics for Additive Pain Relief

6. Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Pain Management

7. Pain Clinic Referrals and Interventional Options

SECTION III: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR TREATING CHRONIC PAIN

8. Effect of Opioid Polymorphisms and Gender Differences

9. Pain and Addiction

10. Developing a Comprehensive Treatment Plan for Patients With Chronic Pain

SECTION IV: TREATING COMMON CHRONIC PAIN CONDITIONS

11. Low Back Pain

12. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis

13. Fibromyalgia

14. Headaches

SECTION V: MANAGING NEUROPATHIC PAIN SYNDROMES

15. Overview of Neuropathic Pain

16. Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Syndromes

17. Central Pain Syndromes

Appendix A Selected Websites for Guidelines

Appendix B Equianalgesic Conversion Table

Index

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Kathleen M. Woodruff, DNP, RN, ANP-BC(USC School of Social Work)
Description: This comprehensive resource for assessing and treating patients with chronic pain clearly and systematically provides an evidence-based approach to pain management.
Purpose: The book presents pain management guidelines using a clear and systematic format and guidance in the management of patients with persistent chronic pain. Chronic pain is a common problem seen in primary care and this resource will assist primary care providers with this special population.
Audience: This clinical guide will be a wonderful resource for nurses, advanced practice nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals caring for patients with chronic pain. The author has significant experience in the field of chronic pain management and is considered an expert. She has focused her career on the areas of chronic pain management and palliative care.
Features: The book is divided into five main sections that include an overview and assessment, pain management options, special considerations in treatment, common types of chronic pain, and managing neuropathic pain syndromes. Each section explores the topic in depth and presents a variety of pain scales and assessment tools. Additionally, websites for specific guidelines are provided in an appendix.
Assessment: This is a clearly and concisely written comprehensive clinical guide. The author develops the topics in a systematic manner helpful to readers. Case studies and follow-up questions help readers integrate the information. This is an excellent resource that is essential for all primary care providers.

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