Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort
Provide support to manage pain and discomfort (HSC 2003)
1. It is important that we take into consideration, areas other than physical pain and have an holistic approach. Pain is whatever the person who is suffering it feels it to be. Physical pain can be experienced as a result of disease or injury, or some other form of bodily distress. For example childbirth. Although not associated with injury or disease, but can be an extremely painful experience. Pain can also be social, emotional and spiritual as well as just physical.
Having a personalised and holistic approach to a persons pain and discomfort needs good teamwork. E.g. Nurses and care workers may be able to help to support the person with physical pain. By using effective communication skills verbal and non verbal, including active listening will help to support people holistically. Supporting people is looking at the person as a whole, and considering all of their needs.
2. It is essential that all risk assessments that the employer will have carried out are read and understood. Follow correct procedures and take all necessary precautions. The most effective approaches to alleviate pain are :-
DRUGS:- These come in four different categories which are :- Analgesics (e.g. aspirin and paracetamol) Opiates (e.g. morphine and heroin) Anti-inflammatories (e.g. ibuprofen) Anaesthetic blocks (e.g. epidural)
Drugs that are prescribed by doctors via prescription are likely to be analgesics or in more extreme cases of pain may be opiates.
PHYSICAL METHODS Massage (superficial or pressure) Vibration Ice application (with massage) Superficial heat or cold Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) Transcutaneous spinal electroanalgesia (TSE) Repositioning SELF-HELP METHODS Moving or walking about (if possible) Imagining oneself in a pleasant place and in comfort Taking a warm bath Taking some recommended exercise Finding a
1. It is important that we take into consideration, areas other than physical pain and have an holistic approach. Pain is whatever the person who is suffering it feels it to be. Physical pain can be experienced as a result of disease or injury, or some other form of bodily distress. For example childbirth. Although not associated with injury or disease, but can be an extremely painful experience. Pain can also be social, emotional and spiritual as well as just physical.
Having a personalised and holistic approach to a persons pain and discomfort needs good teamwork. E.g. Nurses and care workers may be able to help to support the person with physical pain. By using effective communication skills verbal and non verbal, including active listening will help to support people holistically. Supporting people is looking at the person as a whole, and considering all of their needs.
2. It is essential that all risk assessments that the employer will have carried out are read and understood. Follow correct procedures and take all necessary precautions. The most effective approaches to alleviate pain are :-
DRUGS:- These come in four different categories which are :- Analgesics (e.g. aspirin and paracetamol) Opiates (e.g. morphine and heroin) Anti-inflammatories (e.g. ibuprofen) Anaesthetic blocks (e.g. epidural)
Drugs that are prescribed by doctors via prescription are likely to be analgesics or in more extreme cases of pain may be opiates.
PHYSICAL METHODS Massage (superficial or pressure) Vibration Ice application (with massage) Superficial heat or cold Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) Transcutaneous spinal electroanalgesia (TSE) Repositioning SELF-HELP METHODS Moving or walking about (if possible) Imagining oneself in a pleasant place and in comfort Taking a warm bath Taking some recommended exercise Finding a