Pain Management for Oregon Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals (rev)-Content PDF handout

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1. Pain is a subjective experience.<br />2. The somatosensory homunculus is discussed.<br />3. Chronic pain is not gender-specific.<br />4. Methods of improving pain relief are covered.<br />5. Intraspinal pain management is mentioned.<br />6. Manipulation therapy is discussed.<br />7. Patient involvement is emphasized.<br />8. Storing opioids securely is recommended.<br />9. Assessing risks and potential harms of opioid use is important.<br />10. Following drug policy recommendations is advised.

Keywords

Pain

Subjective experience

Somatosensory homunculus

Chronic pain

Pain relief

Intraspinal pain management

Manipulation therapy

Patient involvement

Secure opioid storage

Assessing risks