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Pain in Residential Aged Care Facilities: Management Strategies, 2nd Edition

This new edition is designed as a “one stop shop” with easy-to-use information and resources at the fingertips of the residential aged care facility workforce. It is relevant for personal care assistants, registered nurses, general practitioners, physiotherapists, psychologists, dieticians, occupational therapists, pharmacists and other allied health professionals to identify, assess and manage pain by addressing various pain management strategies.

The 2^nd edition of this landmark document is authored and reviewed by expert multidisciplinary stakeholders. It includes revised and expanded content, including two new chapters Pain at the End of Life and Pain and Nutrition. It also aligns with the new Australian Aged Care Quality Standards effective from 01 July 2019. The document aims to provide contemporary research and expanded clinical practice insights and knowledge that should be utilised to inform clinical practice for the management of pain in residential aged care facilities.

This book is a valuable addition to any professional library, view the Executive Summary here.

eBook now available from AUD39.99

Purchase your eBook from selected stores here: Purchase Pain in RACF2 eBook

Other useful publications:

• The Pain Management Guide (PMG) Toolkit for Aged Care, 2nd Edition

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