Continuing Education Credit Designation
This educational activity is credited for 3 contact hours at completion of the activity.
Course Purpose
To provide healthcare professionals with an overview chronic pain and general treatment options.
Overview
Approximately 25% of the United States population suffers from chronic pain. Although chronic pain is a common ailment, it is often mismanaged, which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Because of its effects on morbidity and mortality, healthcare professionals must fully understand the diagnosis of chronic pain. This learning activity provides a review of chronic pain, its evaluation, and treatment options.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Define chronic pain
- Describe various approaches to evaluate chronic pain
- Review general options for managing chronic pain
- Review interprofessional team strategies for improving the treatment of chronic pain
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEforless.com.
Disclosures
Fast CE For Less and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
