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Welcome Overview Pain Management Definitions of Pain Common Barriers Important Terms Morphine Myths Duty to Relieve Pain Five Principles Fifth Vital SignPain Assessment Begin with the patient Tools Types of pain Symptom Management |
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| Five Pain Management Principles Pain assessment and re-assessment is vital for pain management Use appropriate non-pharmacological pain relief measures as well as pharmacological measures. Examples of non-pharmacological measures are:
Patient and family/caregiver education Patient and family/caregiver empowerment is a fundamental tool in pain management. Teaching theuse of pain scales, medication use and scheduling, signs and symptoms of the disease progression — all of these measures enhance pain management and help to ensure patient comfort. Ongoing review and updating of a personalized plan of care Team approach Collaboration is essential for pain management and in end of life care. The team should consist of:
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