title: Pain: geriatric self-learning module.
abstract: The Geriatric Resource Nurse Model is used at the University of Virginia to improve the competency of staff in caring for older adults. Eight self-learning educational modules were developed to address common concerns in hospitalized elders. The Pain: Geriatric Self-Learning Module to published here, along with a post-test. This is the second in a four-part publication of self-learning modules.
authors.affiliation: University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Cindy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Westley
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000075202:Contraindications; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis; D059408:Pain Management; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011380:Programmed Instructions as Topic; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D004561:Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal