Older Adults with Pain
Most Effective Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Therapies
- Speaker:
- Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 04 Minutes
- Language:
- Presented in EN, subtitles in EN, ES, DE, IT, and FR, handouts in EN, ES, DE, IT, and FR
- Copyright:
-
27 Oct, 2021
- Product Code:
- POS078350
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Pain can very seriously impact activities of daily living and quality of life for our elderly patients. Multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, and potential for harm make it a challenge to determine the appropriate drug, dosages, and maintenance of therapy. Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, will deliver evidence-supported updates for pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies to manage pain in the elderly.
Credit
This self-study program consists of 1.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary by country and local regulatory bodies. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your local regulatory organization to determine specific eligibility and requirements.
Handouts
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Older Adults with Pain (6.71 MB) | 47 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Older Adults with Pain - French (6.71 MB) | 47 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Older Adults with Pain - Italian (6.71 MB) | 47 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Older Adults with Pain - German (6.71 MB) | 47 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Older Adults with Pain - Spanish (6.71 MB) | 47 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS Related seminars and products
Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, is a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in Geriatric Internal Medicine. He practices medicine in the greater Minneapolis area. In addition to his private practice, he has been on the faculty at the University of Utah since 1994 and has been involved in medicine for over 30 years.
Steven is the co-founder of Twin Cities Physicians, which serves older adults at nearly all levels of their care. He has presented nationally for over 15 years, primarily speaking about geriatric-related syndromes.
Steven is the author of Geriatric Pharmacology: The Principals of Practice & Clinical Recommendations, Second Edition, and also sits on several boards whose purpose is to elevate the level of care in medicine for the patients they serve. Steven has been described as a “dynamic” educator and one of the most engaging presenters around.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Steven Atkinson is the founder and co-owner of Twin Cities Physicians and Midwest Geriatrics Services, and he is the owner of Mindful Geriatrics, LLC. He provides legal counseling services to medical professionals and receives compensation. Steve Atkinson receives a fee for course development from Executive Links. He is adjunct faculty at the University of Utah. Steve Atkinson receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He formerly owned stocks/shares in Moderna, Inc. and Eli Lilly. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Steven Atkinson is a member of the board for MDMA. He is a member of AMDA/PALTC, GMPA, and others. For a complete list, please contact info@pesi.com.
Additional Info
Program Information
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Objectives
- Analyze the pathogenesis of pain in the elderly.
- Evaluate screening tools available for the treatment of pain among older adults.
- Differentiate between the most effective pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies for older adults with pain.
Outline
Pathogenesis of Pain- Acute vs. persistent pain
- Nociceptive vs. neuropathic pain
- Physiological changes in the elderly
- A comprehensive geriatric exam
- Exam for those with dementia
- Evaluate screening tool options
- Non-pharmacological approaches
- Pharmacological approaches
- Adjuvant therapies
- Opioids - Guidelines specific to geriatrics
- Cannabinoids
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Physician Assistants
- Physicians
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Speech Language Pathologists
- Social Workers
- Nursing Home Administrators
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