The Management of Pain in Older People - by Patricia Schofield (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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 chapters will explore concepts that are recognised to be involved in the pain experience but each author will then add their own unique perspective by applying the principles to their specialist area of practice and the care of the older adult. It is structured to include the aims and outcomes of the chapter at the beginning so that readers can track their progress, and provides chapter outlines and further reading suggestions foir this unique topic area.

From the Back Cover

Epidemiology of pain in the older person is not a subject that has been widely studied in the past, although it has been suggested that almost half of older people in the community suffer with significant pain. This is a major problem within society and with the aging population it is likely that the incidence of pain in this group will continue to rise. There are currently no UK publications that focus specifically upon the needs of the older person in pain. This book will empower individuals who are working with this group to enable them to deal with pain more effectively.

The Management of Pain in the Older Person will enable the reader to understand the principals underpinning the management of pain, with a particular emphasis upon the care of the older person. Chapters will focus on:

• Highlighting a number of questions or concerns that are important to the topic area and encourage the reader to reflect upon their own experience/beliefs. Chapters will then challenge or confirm these perspectives, encouraging the reader to consider how the theory may be used to make changes

• Concerns of the older person, which have been identified through empirical work over the past few years and the recent completion of a systemic review of literature
• Understanding of the impact of aging upon pain physiology
• Practical suggestions on how to apply both traditional and complementary approaches to pain management
• Using case scenarios to demonstrate the relationship between theory and practice

The book is designed to encourage the reader to read further and to think about his or her own practice setting or how they would respond to a particular practice situation. This book is ideal for nurses and would also be a great text for diploma/graduate and post-graduate students working in a range of care settings.

Review Quotes

"Provides the reader with a comprehensive review of the management of pain." (International Emergency Nursing, 2008)

"Some of the case studies make interesting reading..." (Nursing Standard, January 2008)

About the Author

Dr Pat Schofield PhD PGDipEd DipN RGN, Senior Lecturer - University of Sheffield, School of Nursing & Midwifery.
Pat Scofield one of the leading International nurse academics working in the field of pain management and in the field of multisensory environments (Snoezelen). She has a consistent record of publication of articles of national and international status and is invited to present her work at national and international nursing and multidisciplinary conferences, including the World Pain congress. She has presented in three continents during the last 2 years.