This book will enable readers to understand the principles underpinning the management of pain which a particular emphasis upon the care of the older adult. The
Our elderly population is the fastest-growing segment of society, and pain, particularly chronic pain, is one of the most common problems this group faces. In M
This book addresses relevant issues to enhance pain management nurses need to advocate for effective pain treatment in the elderly. Significant changes in the e
Highlights major new accomplishments in such areas as the neurobiology of pain, age-related psychological and cognitive differences in pain perception, and the
This clinically focused book provides the essential modalities for managing pain in older patients. Chapters cover a variety of topics important for clinicians,