Pain: A textbook for health professionals is a professional study book by Hubert van Griensven, specializing in pain and pain management within interprofessional care. This reference work is intended for healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, and general practitioners, as well as for students in these disciplines.
The third edition provides an up-to-date overview based on the latest scientific insights. The text connects theoretical knowledge with practical applications related to the assessment and treatment of patients with persistent pain. Emphasis is placed on the personal, social, and cultural factors of pain, patient education, and the importance of working together in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary way.
Features
- Comprehensive information on acute and chronic pain and pain management
- Clear and accessible language for clinicians and students
- Focuses on the therapeutic relationship and personal pain experience
- Practical tools for effective pain treatment
Product specifications
- Author: Hubert van Griensven, PhD, MSc(Pain), MCSP, BSc, DipAc
- Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
- Publication date: 2023-03-03
- Number of pages: 470
- ISBN: 9780323870337
- Topic: Physiotherapy
- BISAC: MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / Physical Therapy