Pain Assessment

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (106 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Pharmacology Credits

0.0

Post Assessment Questions

12

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Multiple tools can help assess a patient's pain, ranging from nociceptive to neuropathic. This activity outlines and reviews the pain assessment and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and treating patients who are experiencing pain.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the indications and contraindications of pain assessment.

  • Determine the techniques for assessing pain.

  • Apply the appropriate evaluation of the clinical significance of pain assessment.

  • Communicate interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance pain assessment and improve patient outcomes.

Disclosures

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurse Practitioners: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s), which includes 0 hour(s) of pharmacology. NPs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

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