Multimodal Pharmacological Therapy

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the importance and use of multi-modal pharmacological therapy, particularly in the management of post-operative pain. The paper presents a case study of a patient who has recently undergone surgery and describes the use of multi-modal pharmacological therapy throughout the patient's recovery period.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Analgesic Agents Used
Patient Assessment and Safety Considerations
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"However, the patient must be made aware of all that was, and is being done to her, as it would be futile to expect expedient recovery without informing the patient (ideally beforehand) regarding what she could expect post-operatively. The aim of this is self-empowerment. Orem's theories, particularly on self-care have played pivotal roles in accomplishing patient empowerment. Orem's Theory of Self-Care is significant in the realm of patient education, especially in this case because events such as pregnancy and birth are often life-altering. It is essential that the nurse also take on the role of the learner as well. In the process, the nurse becomes more introspective about herself and can more adeptly communicate the tools needed by the patient to carry on with guided self-care requisites."

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