| Description |
xvii, 390 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword / Bruce A. Ferrell -- Preface / Harvey Jay Cohen -- 1. What Is Unique About the Older Adult's Pain Experience? / Stephen W. Harkins -- 2. Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessment and Treatment Planning: An Integrative Overview / Debra K. Weiner and Keela Herr -- 3. Psychosocial Issues and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: From Theory to Practice / Thomas E. Rudy, Raymond B. Hanlon and Jennifer R. Markham -- 4. An Approach to Musculoskeletal Disorders / Marie Feletar, Stephen Hall, Paula Breuer and Ann K. Williams -- 5. Functional Assessment and Outcomes / Joan C. Rogers and Sharon M. G. Gwinn -- 6. Pharmacologic Management: Noninvasive Modalities / David R. P. Guay, Thomas E. Lackner and Joseph T. Hanlon -- 7. Invasive Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Modalities / Stephen P. Lordon, Doris K. Cope and Perry G. Fine -- 8. Exercise Prescription / Michael J. Farrell, Benny Katz and Max D. Neufeld -- 9. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Modalities / Linda A. Gerdner, Nicole L. Nisly and Ronald M. Glick -- 10. Persistent Pain and Neuropsychological Function / Lisa Morrow, Judith Saxton and Eric G. Rodriguez -- 11. Pain and Suffering in Older Adults Approaching the End of Life / Linda King and Robert Arnold -- 12. The Ethics of Pain Management / Gary Kochersberger -- 13. Educating Practitioners About Managing Pain in Older Adults / John G. Hennon and Debra K. Weiner -- 14. An Approach to Reimbursement Issues / Robb McIlvried and Paula Bonino |
| Summary |
Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA. Text provides an increased awareness of the complexity involved in caring for older adults with persistent pain and offers practitioners tools to approach complex management issues. Topics include functional assessments, psychological issues, and pharmacological issues. (Product Description) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Pain in old age.
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Chronic pain.
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Pain Management.
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Aged.
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Chronic Disease.
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| Author |
Weiner, Debra K.
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Herr, Keela.
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Rudy, Thomas E.
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| LC no. |
2001057707 |
| ISBN |
0826138357 |
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