Introduction to Pain Management in Palliative Care (1 day)

Date: 20 November 2008 (08/PIPM)

Cost: €100.00 (lunch provided)

Aim: To develop nurses knowledge, skills and confidence in assessing and

managing pain in those with advanced illness or chronic pain.

Objectives/learning opportunities:

· Define and classify pain.

· Appreciate the concept of palliative care relative to pain management.

· Demonstrate increased knowledge and skills in accurately assessing pain.

· Become familiar with the essential pain guidelines in order to guide pain
management strategies for those suffering with chronic pain.

· Choose the most relevant evidence based pharmacological methods to
manage pains frequently encountered in palliative care.

· Demonstrate theoretical understanding and technical skills in relation to the safe and appropriate use of syringe drivers (Continuous Subcutaneous Infusions).

Target Audience: Registered nurses working in all health care settings.

Method: Lecture, discussion, group sharing, and practical demonstration.

Contact: Our Lady’s Hospice Limited, Education and Research Centre
Harold\'s Cross, Dublin 6

Tel: 00353 1 4068 806

Email: education@olh.ie

Web link: http://www.iapc.ie/