January 19, 2023
The Challenge of Pain 2023
FORMAT: In-person Conference
DATE: Tuesday | May 2nd, 2023
CE H: 7.00 | Rx Hours TBD
LOCATION: UW Center for Urban Horticulture
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
Pain causes extensive suffering, disability, and expenditure of scarce healthcare resources. This conference focuses on the challenge of pain management for healthcare professionals across the healthcare continuum. Regional and national pain specialists present evidence-based strategies for assessing and managing pain in all care settings. Teaching methods include lectures, discussions, case studies, and inter-professional dialogue.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Staff nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, social workers, physical therapists, and other interested healthcare professionals working in acute care, long-term care, hospice, home health, specialty care, and other ambulatory care settings.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Able to recognize and treat widespread pain syndrome
Learn ways for dealing with complex pain management
Best clinical approaches for pain management in individuals with a substance use disorder
Migraines: how to identify common headache disorders and what are the best evidence-based practice to treat them
SCHEDULE