Module: Pain Assessment
In this module, you will gain an understanding of the various aspects of pain assessment including:
- Indications of pain assessment
- Various scales used for pain assessment
- Steps of the procedure – application of various scales
- Common clinical errors related to applying various pain scales for assessment
This module covers key pain assessment tools such as the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Wong-Baker FACES Pain Scale, Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS), and FLACC Scale for non-verbal patients. Nurses learn how to select the appropriate pain scale, interpret scores, and implement pain management strategies through real-world clinical scenarios, step-by-step demonstrations, and interactive assessments. This module offers structured training on using standardized pain scales to assess, document, and manage pain effectively in various patient populations.
