EDUCATIONAL NEED Chronic pain is one of the most common conditions suffered by older adults. A National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded study indicates that nearly 53% of seniors, over the age of 65 experience persistent pain. Untreated or undertreated chronic pain can lead to a variety of negative consequences avoidance of activity, reduced mobility, increased risk of falls, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and isolation. Chronic pain is loosely defined as any pain that lasts beyond an expected healing period and may or may not be associated with an identifiable cause or damage. As we age, it is increasingly common to suffer nerve pain associated with diabetes, shingles, cancer, or surgery. Chronic pain can also be the result of a variety of chronic diseases, like congestive heart failure, renal disease, and pulmonary obstructions. And finally, persistent pain could also be the result of joint and skeletal surgeries, arthritis, deteriorations, compressions, and fractures. OBJECTIVES – Care for older adults in pain when cognition is either intact or impaired. – List 2-3 common misconceptions and cultural issues about pain in older adults. – Discuss a range of strategies to recognize and treat pain. – Review non-drug and drug therapies for pain control.
- Provider:Des Moines University
- Activity Link: https://cme.dmu.edu/node/11264
- Start Date: 2023-11-10 06:00:00
- End Date: 2023-11-10 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 0.75 hours
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
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