Non-Pharmacologic Management of Pain
Purpose:
This program explores the etiology of pain and why we respond so differently to painful stimuli. Types of pain will be discussed and the role of non-pharmacologic strategies for pain management will be addressed.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Identify the purpose of pain.
- Recall at least two pain assessment tools.
- Report at least two reasons why there are varied response to noxious stimuli.
- Identify at least two non-pharmacologic management strategies to control pain.