Overview
Musculoskeletal pain is one of the
most common reasons for consultation in primary care. Although complaints
about pain may be self-limiting, the consequences can be serious
when the pain becomes chronic and patients become disabled. Nurse
practitioners and other primary care professionals play an important
role in the treatment of patients in pain by providing relief early
before pain becomes chronic, giving advice on preventing recurrence
when it applies, and providing reassurance and acting as a coach
for patients who might be fearful about pain and their future. In
this interactive Web Workshop, Wendy L. Wright, MS, APRN, BC,
ANP, FNP, discusses physiological, pharmacological, and psychological
aspects of pain control and provides tips for improving the quality
of life for patients with musculoskeletal pain.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should
be able to:
- Assess patients with musculoskeletal pain and
develop an appropriate treatment plan based on clinical guidelines
- Identify the coping style of the patient in pain
and select a "coaching style" that will most benefit
the patient
- List pharmacological products that are available
to relieve pain and the advantages and disadvantages of each
Learner Participation to Earn Credit
To earn a CE certificate, you must:
Computer
Requirements to Participate
Click
here to view the computer requirements to participate in this
activity.
Target Audience
This
CE activity is designed for nurse practitioners as well as other
healthcare providers who are involved in the diagnosis and treatment
of patients with chronic pain.
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