By Stacie Levine MD

Pain control and management teaches learners how to use pain intensity scales at bedside with older adult patients; recognize pain in persons with dementia; use the WHO 3-step ladder for pain management; use the opiate conversion table; and manage side effects from opiates.  Teaching materials include a 45 minute slide presentation with speaker's notes; bedside teaching triggers on assessing pain, opiate conversions, and treating pain; a pocket teaching card; references; and a sample session evaluation form.  For a comprehensive explanation of CHAMP, please refer to the CHAMP Overview and User's Guide.

MEDICAL STUDENT MODULES 

   Module 1: Treatment of Pain in Persons with History of Addiction

   Module 2: Managing Side Effects of Opioid Medications

  Module 3: Assessment and Treatment of Neuropathic Pain