___________________________________________________ Pain Assessment and Management, 2nd Edition
Although some of these steps may at first glance seem too detailed, they are used to map out the demands of an activity and increase the client’s sense of control over her ability to participate in and end an activity.
While individuals have the right to adequate pain relief, the decision to implement an individual client pain management plan is discretionary for each hospital, clinic, and health professional. However, the importance and practicality of ongoing communication and care of the client throughout the rehabilitation process is paramount. Taking the time and making the effort to incorporate such a plan can bring rewards by developing trust and lasting lifetime relationships with clients and their families. Health practitioners can make a big difference in client comfort by using pain assessment, being attentive to client needs, and maintaining a professional demeanor that gives clients con- fidence. Practitioners who are compassionate and responsive to their clients and involve the multidisciplinary team will help clients achieve their goals. Practitioners must be aware of the appropriateness of their chosen treatment approach or modality, and they should continually assess each client’s needs on an ongoing basis for successful management of pain and a positive treatment outcome.
CONCLUSION Pain is often mysterious and misunderstood. Pain is challenging and offers no simple solutions. Clients with the same diagnoses will present differently and need a customized intervention approach. The healing process starts with attempts to compas- sionately understand all the factors that affect pain and the ways in which pain disrupts the client’s quality of life. Effective pain management requires a thorough understanding of pain neurophysiology, specific diagnoses, and symptoms. It continues with the appropriate assessment of pain and its effect on an individual’s performance. The journey of pain management concludes with identifying evidence-based, individualized, collaborative, and occupation-based treatments that enable practitioners to be more effective in treating pain.
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PAIN ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT, 2ND EDITION Answer Keys & Rationales
1. Correct answer is B. Acute pain is defined as sharp, sudden, and lasting less than 6 months, typically resolving when the underlying cause is addressed. Chronic pain, in contrast, persists for at least 3 to 6 months and may continue even after the underlying cause has resolved. 2. Correct answer is A. Reviews of the literature by Samborec et al. (2018) and Mescouto et al. (2022) found that many of the factors that influence recovery are attributed to each component of the biopsychosocial model. 3. Correct answer is B. The Edmonton Classification System for Cancer Pain (ECS-CP) was developed by Bruera and Kim (2003) and adapted by Fainsinger et al. in 2005. It is considered one of the leading tools available to classify cancer pain; however, it is not being widely used. The ECS- CP takes into consideration the mechanism of pain, incident pain, psychological distress, addictive behavior, and cognitive function.
4. Correct answer is D. Scott et al. (2021) found increased use of meditation, chiropractic, and massage therapy in 2017 data. The data indicate that use of meditation and chiropractic approaches is highest among adults between the ages of 45 and 64. These authors found that there was a need for treatment of low back pain and other similar conditions due to the increasing prevalence of joint and bone disease. 5. Correct answer is A. Nielsen et al. (2022) found limited evidence available on the use of engagement as an intervention. The authors identified engagement as involvement, choice, positive meaning, and commitment. Where data were limited, the results were able to support engagement only to increase short-term physical activity and long-term sleep quality for those living with chronic pain.
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