Handbook of Pain Relief in Older Adults

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xviii

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2. Pain, Pain Everywhere ... Almost

   • F. Michael Gloth III

   Pages 1-14

3. Assessment

   • F. Michael Gloth III

   Pages 15-28

4. Preventive Analgesia Evaluation and Therapy

   • Peter J. S. Koo

   Pages 29-62

5. Spirituality As an Adjunct to Pain Management

   • Aparna Ranjan, Hana Ayele, Kalu Uma, Thomas Mulligan

   Pages 63-72

6. The Role of Rehabilitation in Managing Pain in Seniors

   • Mark J. Gloth

   Pages 73-86

7. Pharmacotherapy of Pain in Older Adults

   • Mary Lynn McPherson

   Pages 87-113

8. Pharmacotherapy of Pain in Older Adults

   • Mary Lynn McPherson

   Pages 115-131

9. Interventional Strategies for Pain Management

   • Maneesh C. Sharma, Peter S. Staats, Frederick W. Luthardt

   Pages 133-163

10. Pain Management in Long-Term Care

    • Susan L. Charette, Bruce A. Ferrell

    Pages 165-183

11. The Politics of Pain

    • F. Michael Gloth III

    Pages 185-205

12. The Internet and Electronic Medical Records to Assist With Pain Relief

    • F. Michael Gloth III

    Pages 207-220

13. Pain Relief Tips for Patients

    • F. Michael Gloth III

    Pages 221-232

14. Suggestions for Change

    • F. Michael Gloth III

    Pages 233-243

15. Back Matter

    Pages 245-264

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A comprehensive assessment of the clinical, psychological, legal, and cultural aspects of dealing with unnecessary pain in the elderly. The authors explore pharmacotherapy (nonopioids, opioids, and adjuvants), interventional strategies, the role of rehabilitation in managing pain in seniors, and the problems of pain management in long-term care. Supplementary features include continuing medical education (CME) certification, a CME posttest and evaluation to be completed and submitted for credit, and an appendix of analgesics that details starting oral doses, maximum daily oral doses, and special considerations for the elderly. 6.5 AMA/PRA category 1 CME credits with completion of included test.

• Opioid
• analgesics
• assessment
• pain
• pharmacotherapy
• rehabilitation

"..is a very useful and timely creation...a very useful and innovative CD-ROM. There are excellent chapters on various non-opiates and opiates with their recommended usage...an excellent book, to be read by all doctors wishing to improve their knowledge and understanding in the field and as an "eye opener." -The Royal College of Surgeons of England

"This book is comprehensive and easy to read, intended for doctors, physician's assistants, and nurse practitioners working in the field of geriatrics. The book is recommended for any medical library and would also be a useful textbook or discussion resource for students interested in geriatric medicine." -E-STREAMS

"...a unique and notable contribution to the pain and aging literature...an engaging and informative read" - Canadian Journal on Aging

"...this volume is a useful introduction to pain management in the elderly." - Can J Anesth

• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA

  F. Michael Gloth

• Victory Springs Senior Health Associates, Reisterstown, USA

  F. Michael Gloth

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