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Pain Evaluation course for Nurses

Speciality Classification
Nurses
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
30 minutes
Subject matter expert
e-Learning for Healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
Endorsed By
NHS Health Education England

This is the first of two sessions on pain experience in children and young people. It covers the evaluation of pain, including its definition, pathophysiology, presentation and assessment.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Define pain
  • Describe the pathophysiology of pain and the pain pathway
  • Explain pain terms
  • Interpret the presentation of pain
  • Assess pain

Pain is a complex issue, which is perceived differently by individuals for a variety of reasons - both physically and psychologically.


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Instructors / Speakers
Sarah Thompson,
Paediatric Consultant

Sarah is a paediatric consultant working in shared care oncology, which introduced her to the important work to be done in palliative care. For the last 3 years she has also been working for the local children's hospice, providing symptom management and end of life care.

Type
Online Learning
Delivery
Online
Title
Pain Evaluation course for Nurses
Speciality Classification
Nurses
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Paediatric, Palliative care
Location
ONLINE
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
30 minutes
Location
Online
Access Duration (in months)
12
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