The management of pain in older people / edited by Pat Schofield.

Other author Schofield, Pat (Patricia A.)
Format Book
Publication InfoChichester, England ; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, ©2007.
Descriptionxii, 213 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents The anatomy and physiology of pain -- Relating socio-economic issues to older people and pain : independence, dignity and choice -- 'Creaking joints, a bit of arthritis, and aches and pains' : older people's experiences and perceptions of pain -- Assessment of pain -- Communication and pain -- Acute on chronic pain -- Cancer pain in elderly people in palliative care settings -- Care homes and other settings -- Management of a pain by pharmacological intervention -- Complementary approaches -- Function and rehabilitation -- Future directions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2006100400
ISBN9780470033494 :
ISBN0470033495

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Laupus Books - Stacks WL 704 M267 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold