The Management of Pain in Older People

By Patricia, PhD, RGN Schofield

Subjects: Pain, Aged, Medical, Age Factors, Nonfiction, Therapy, Pain in old age, Aging, Pain, treatment, Older people, health and hygiene, Physiology

Description: This book will enable readers to understand the principles underpinning the management of pain which a particular emphasis upon the care of the older adult. The chapters will explore concepts that are recognised to be involved in the pain experience but each author will then add their own unique perspective by applying the principles to their specialist area of practice and the care of the older adult. It is structured to include the aims and outcomes of the chapter at the beginning so that readers can track their progress, and provides chapter outlines and further reading suggestions foir this unique topic area.