Caring for People in Pain
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Author Description
An excellent introduction for nurses to all aspects of pain and its management. Topics examined are relevant to all areas of health care practice and include: *types of pain *the experience of pain, including psycho-social factors *interventions (pharmocological, physical and psychological) *alternative and complementary therapies. Caring for People in Pain clearly sets out the research base for practice and provides a thorough and accessible text for students of this core topic on all entry level and many post-registration nursing courses.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the multifaceted nature of pain and the clinical methodologies required for effective patient management in nursing practice. Author Bryn D. Davis synthesizes current research to provide a comprehensive framework for health care professionals. The book bridges the gap between theoretical understanding of pain mechanisms and the practical application of diverse intervention strategies in clinical settings.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Classification of various pain types and their physiological origins
- Analysis of psycho-social factors influencing the patient experience
- Evaluation of pharmacological, physical, and psychological intervention techniques
- Overview of alternative and complementary therapeutic approaches
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this work as a foundational text suitable for both entry-level nursing students and post-registration practitioners. Readers frequently note the clarity of the prose and the practical utility of the research-based approach to patient care.
Page Count:
264
Publication Date:
2002-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203022637
ISBN-13:
9780203022634
Nursing
Health Care
Pain
Professional Development
Medical
Nonfiction
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