Handbook of Pain Relief in Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Approach (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781617797224)

TABLE OF CONTENTS page Contributing Authors................................................3-5 Preface..................................................................5-7 Chapter, Title & Author 1. Introduction............................................................ 1 by F. Michael Gloth, III, M.D.

2. Pain Pain Everywhere...Almost .................................... 6 by F. Michael Gloth, III, M.D.

3.. Assessment ............................................................... 36 by F. Michael Gloth, III, M.D.

4. AGS 2009 Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Persistent Pain in Older Adults ................... 57 by F. Michael Gloth, III, M.D.

5. Spirituality as an Adjunct To Pain Management .................. 69 by Cristina Rosca Sichitiu, M.D. and Thomas Mulligan, M.D.

6. The Role of Rehabilitation in Managing Pain in Seniors .......... 88 by Mark J. Gloth, D.O. and Rick Black, P.T., M.S., G.C.S.

7. Pharmacotherapy of Pain in Older Adults - Nonopioids ............... 112 by Mary Lynn McPherson, Pharm. D., B.C.P.S., C.P.E. and Tanya J. Telegadis, Pharm. D.

8. Pharmacotherapy of Pain in Older Adults -Opioids & Adjuvants ...... 157 by Mary Lynn McPherson, Pharm.D., B.C.P.S., C.P.E. and Tanya J. Telegadis, Pharm. D.

9. Interventional Strategies for Pain Management ............................. 195 by Kulbir S Walia M.D., Frederick W Luthardt M.A., Maneesh C Sharma, Peter S. Staats M.D.

10. Pain Managment in Long-term Care .................................... 226 by Susan L Charette, M.D. and Bruce A. Ferrell M.D.

11. The Politics of Pain: Regulatory Oversight, Legislative, and Public Policy Issues ......... 258 by F. Michael Gloth, III, M.D.

12. The Internet and EMR to Assist with Pain Relief ................... 289 by F. Michael Gloth, III, M.D.

13. Navigating Pain Care: Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs, and Resources To Help ....................................................... 309 by Micke Brown, B.S.N., R.N. and Amanda Crowe, M.A., M.P.H.

14. Suggestions for change...Education, Policy, and Communication ...... 340 by F. Michael Gloth, III, M.D.