| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 256 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-248) and index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Introduction: what is pain? Introduction -- Some experiences of pain. pt. 2. Factors influencing the pain experience. Nociception: sensory-discriminative aspects -- Emotional and motivational aspects of pain -- Cognitive and evaluative aspects of pain -- Social and cultural aspects of pain. Ot. 3. Interventions to help the person in pain. Pharmacological and physical interventions -- Psychological interventions. pt. 4. The management of pain. Assessment and monitoring of pain -- Administration of interventions -- Conclusion: the future--research and education. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Pain -- Nursing.
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Pain -- Nursing. |
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Pain -- Treatment.
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Pain -- Treatment. |
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Pain -- nursing. |
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Pain -- psychology. |
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Pain Management. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Davis, Bryn D. Caring for people in pain. London ; New York : Routledge, 2000 0415188903 (DLC) 99036130 (OCoLC)41620366 |
| ISBN |
0203159381 (electronic book) |
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9780203159385 (electronic book) |
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0203022637 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780203022634 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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0203173996 |
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9780203173992 |
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0415188903 |
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0415188911 (paperback) |
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