Introducing an analgesic prescription chart

Article Abstract:

An acute pain service (APS) was set up in a district hospital with the aim of providing the best pain management that is possible to achieve. Several factors highlighted by the ward staff, the APS and an audit, led to the development of a dedicated analgesic prescription chart. The analgesic prescription charge became an integral part of the pain management strategy, and has led to clear and more complete documentation of patient assessments, raised awareness of risk, and enabled new techniques to be initiated.

Medicine, Medical formularies

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Pain management

Article Abstract:

Self-Help in Pain (SHIP) was set up in 1988, and has been renamed Pain Conern UK. The group was aimed to offer self-help pain management, offering patients literature, a pain management tape, a helpline and postal information service. Pain-Wise UK has not been set up offering support, help and counselling to those suffering chronic pain. This group offers two programmes, the first includes a 6-12 week course on pain management, and the second is 'creative ways of coping with long-term disability'.

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Pain by numbers

Article Abstract:

Pain assessment must cover all aspects which can influence different levels of pain in people, such as age, sex, religion, social conditions and personality. Older people suffering from dementia are very difficult to assess for pain management. An assessment scale is an easy method for older people to understand, allowing them control over their pain and the method of relief. Nursing staff should encourage older people to be as independent as possible.

Aged, Elderly, Methods, Nursing

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