sysadmin
September 9th, 2002, 11:27
Examples of simple management strategies :
Explain the difference between "hurt" and "harm"
Advise that analgesic drugs be taken on a regular rather than a pain contingent basis
Reassure patients about the future and the benign nature of their symptoms
Set realistic goals such as small increases in activity
Help patients regain control over pain
Suggest rewards for successful achievement (such as listening to some favourite music)
Get patients to "pace" activities, that is, perform activities in manageable, graded stages
Explain the difference between "hurt" and "harm"
Advise that analgesic drugs be taken on a regular rather than a pain contingent basis
Reassure patients about the future and the benign nature of their symptoms
Set realistic goals such as small increases in activity
Help patients regain control over pain
Suggest rewards for successful achievement (such as listening to some favourite music)
Get patients to "pace" activities, that is, perform activities in manageable, graded stages