The Pain Process

Classroom Productions, Inc

This program provides a comprehensive overview of pain, including the value of the pain sensation, nociceptive and neuropathic pain, and the role of neurotransmitters in pain management.

Patient Assessment

Classroom Productions, Inc

This program discusses both visual and numerical pain assessment scales and presents examples of how personal beliefs about pain held by both the healthcare professional and the patient can affect pain assessment. The program also considers the purpose of and guidelines for establishing a pain management program.

Physical and Cognitive Treatment

Classroom Productions, Inc

Focusing on non-pharmacological approaches to pain management, this program presents an overview of complementary medicine. It discusses the differences between invasive and non-invasive modalities; presents specific techniques, such as hot and cold, TENS, massage, and vibration; and reviews cognitive-behavioral therapies related to pain management.

Pharmacological Treatment and Classification of Pain

Classroom Productions, Inc

This program examines pharmacological modalities in the treatment of pain, including NSAIDs, opioids, and adjuvant medications. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the types of drugs used for analgesia, differentiating between acute and chronic pain. The program considers break-through pain and its management and discusses the World Health Organization’s 3-step approach to cancer pain management.