More: American Pain Society (APS) 27th Annual Scientific Meeting

Highlights of the American Pain Society 27th Annual Scientific Meeting CME/CE

May 8 - 10, 2008, Tampa, Florida

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This activity is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the American Pain Society.

Conference news does not receive grant support and is produced independently.

Release Date: June 25, 2008; Valid for credit through June 25, 2009

Credits Available
Physicians - maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians;
Nurses - 1.0 nursing contact hours (None of these credits is in the area of pharmacology);
Pharmacists - 1.0 ACPE continuing education credits for pharmacists (0.1 CEUs)

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Evaluate adherence to established pain management practice guidelines for older adults in 3 different healthcare settings
  2. Describe communication channels for effective practice change
  3. Assess whether you can apply research findings for pain management of older adults to your practice setting
  4. Discuss risk factors associated with the development of persistent pain
  5. Evaluate the implication of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors in the development of persistent pain
  6. Discuss novel therapies being developed for pain management
  7. Examine the nature of pain management in the emergency department
Authors and Disclosures

Patricia Bruckenthal, PhD, RN, ANP
Disclosure: Patricia Bruckenthal, PhD, RN, ANP, has disclosed that she has received grants for educational activities from Endo Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Bruckenthal has also disclosed that she has served as an advisor or consultant to Endo Pharmaceuticals.


Jennifer M. Wagner, LPN, ASN, BS
Disclosure: Jennifer M. Wagner, LPN, ASN, BS, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Darlene Foschini-Field, PhD
Disclosure: Darlene Foschini-Field, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
 
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