Pain Management in Aged Care: Care Workers

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Updated 04 Aug 2024 Certificate264 Ratings
The experience of pain is complex and often misunderstood, especially in aged care, where some older people may struggle to communicate their discomfort. As a care worker, you play a vital role in recognising and addressing pain. By observing signs of pain and utilising both pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain relief strategies, you can significantly improve the comfort and wellbeing of the older people in your care. Learn more here!

Content

5 Units • 9 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
1m
Understanding Pain
2 Questions
7m
Observing Pain as a Care Worker
3 Questions
5m
Pain Management
2 Questions
9m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand the basic physiology of pain.

2

Recognise pain in older people.

3

Assist with the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of pain.

Who it's for:

All aged care providers, healthcare professionals and staff who work with older people.

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Last updated04 Aug 2024

Published04 Aug 2024

Due for review30 Aug 2027
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