Author Description
Patients With Pain Are Treated By Nurses, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Complementary Therapists, Chiropractors, Osteopaths, And Doctors. The Oxford Handbook Of Pain Management Collates All The Information Relevant To Each Of These Practitioners And Presents It In A User-freindly Format Advocating A Multi-disciplinary Approach.--page 4 Of Cover.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook investigates the clinical requirement for a multi-disciplinary approach to effective pain management across diverse healthcare professions. The authors, including Jayne Connell, Peter Newman Brook, and Tony Pickering, synthesize evidence-based practices to provide a comprehensive framework for practitioners ranging from nurses and physiotherapists to medical doctors. The text advocates for integrated care models that address the complex physiological and psychological components of patient pain.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Clinical protocols for multi-disciplinary pain assessment and treatment
- Guidelines for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
- Strategies for coordinating care between diverse medical and allied health specialties
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive surgical procedural manuals
- Does not replace localized institutional policy or specific regional legal requirements
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and practitioners frequently highlight this text as a foundational resource for clinical teams seeking to standardize pain management protocols. Readers often note the practical utility of the handbook's structured format in facilitating communication between different healthcare disciplines.
Page Count:
366
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191729825
ISBN-13:
9780191729829
Nursing
Clinical Reference
Physiotherapy
Anesthesiology
Medical