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- Title
A guide to pain assessment and management in adults.
- Authors
Ford, Claire
- Abstract
Pain is universally experienced and extremely complex, involving the mind as well as the body. It is activated by a variety of stimuli, including biological, physical and psychological. This article seeks to provide a deeper understanding of the physiology of pain and the various classifications used in clinical practice. It also aims to raise awareness of the skills that nurses require for the assessment and management of an individual patient's pain. It explores the tools available to assist with the assessment of pain and provides an introduction to some of the management strategies that can be used to manage pain. Some of the barriers to effective pain assessment and management are also examined
- Subjects
PAIN measurement; NOCICEPTORS; ANALGESICS; PAIN management; PAIN
- Publication
British Journal of Nursing, 2024, Vol 33, Issue 5, p246
- ISSN
0966-0461
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjon.2024.33.5.246