Complementary Approaches to Pain Relief
Pain Management:
Complementary Approaches to Pain Relief
Provided by Wayne State University, Institute of Gerontology
Presented Courtesy of American House Senior Living Residences
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
Featured Speakers:
Judith M. Fouladbakhsh, PhD, APrN, BC, AHN-BC, CHTP
Assistant Professor, Wayne State University
Sheria robinson, MSN, MHA, PhD Candidate
Hospice of Michigan Research Center
1. Describe the current state of affairs in pain management
2. Define pain
3. Discuss how professionals may begin to address pain control
4. Identify barriers to effective pain management
5. List ways to appropriately treat pain
6. Discuss the prevalence of complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) use in the
U.S. & implications for pain & symptom management.
7.Examine CAM therapies in relationship to culturally-based whole systems of care.
8. Describe 4 CAM approaches/therapies used for pain and symptom management & related outcomes
9. Discuss the role of healthcare providers & social workers in relationship to CAM use
For Registration and CE Approval Information please contact:
Donna MacDonald at 313-664-2605
or visit our website: www.iog.wayne.edu
AGENDA
8:00-8:30 registration, breakfast
8:30am-9:30 Sheria Robinson
9:30-9:45 break
9:45-11:15 Judy fouladbakhsh
11:15-11:30 evaluation