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Activity Steps

1 Activity
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Purpose of Activity

To provide information about development of a pain assessment scale for patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) and disorders of consciousness.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify issues related to pain assessment in patients with severe brain injuries.
  2. Summarize the development of a pain assessment scale for patients with severe brain injuries and disorders of consciousness.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 CH
  • GA - BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, #50-1223, Florida Board of Nursing, #50-1223, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.







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Test Code: JNN0516
Published: Jun 2016
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Ingrid Poulsen, PhD; Pia Brix, RN; Sylvia Andersen, RN; Lars Westergaard, MD; Rikke Guldager, MSc
Categories: Neurological , Pain Management
Specialties: Neurology, Pain Management
Topics: Nociceptive Pain , Pain Management , Traumatic Brain Injury