Description: This course will provide an overview of pain including the statistics, what the US is doing to impact pain, numerous pain assessments as well as how to select the right type of pain assessment. Additional information will address treatment approaches.
Attendees will be able to:
- Identify at least three manifestations of pain that impact life satisfaction and occupational engagement.
- Identify 3 pain assessments that can be incorporated into practice by a health professional.
- Identify a pain assessment that can be used for each type of client: client with cognitive or communication disorders
