Megan Dooley – Pain Management: A Guide to Helping Older Individuals Manage Pain

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Speaker: Megan Dooley, OTD, OTR/L, LSVT-BIG, CLIPP, CBIS, Skills2Care

Duration: 2 Hours 01 Minutes

Format: Audio and Video

Copyright: Mar 29, 2023  

Media Type: Digital Seminar

Description

Pain can be challenging as a therapist as it directly impacts participation in activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and overall quality of life. In this session, you’ll explore the secondary complications related to inadequate management of pain, so that you’re better equipped to create your treatment plan. Learn about common medications, their benefits, side effects, and potential impact on therapeutic outcomes. Discover nonpharmacological interventions for pain management as well as their benefits, barriers to implementation, and potential impact on overall quality of life.

Speaker

Megan Dooley, OTD, OTR/L, LSVT-BIG, CLIPP, CBIS, Skills2Care, is an occupational therapist and the owner of Innovative Therapy Solutions & Consulting LLC. She runs a mobile outpatient clinic that serves people across the lifespan and specializing in neurological diseases. She is a Certified Living in Place Professional, Brain Injury Specialist and certified in LSVT Big, CAPABLE, Skills2Care and hippotherapy. Her expertise includes working with caregivers of individuals with dementia, individuals with brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions, home modifications, and leading community groups related to health and wellness for people to chronic illnesses. She has done years of research on community-based programs for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers. She, along with the YMCA, implemented an 8-week “Express Yourself” group focused on the psychosocial impact Parkinson’s disease may have on individuals with PD and their care partners funded by a grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation. She also works closely with the Alzheimer’s Association to best serve individuals with dementia and their families. Finally, she enjoyed previously providing virtual support groups for The North Dakota Brain Injury Network, being on NDBIN’s Education Committee and collaborating with area health professionals to education clients on nutrition and supplementation to live a health lifestyle. She truly believes that through collaboration and hard work we can help individuals age-in-place while maintaining their highest quality of life.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Megan Dooley is the owner of Market America/nutraMetrix and has an employment relationship with Innovative Therapy Solutions & Consulting LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Megan Dooley is a member of the North Dakota Occupational Therapy Association, the American Occupational Therapy Association, and the American Hippotherapy Association. She serves on the Bismarck Parkinson’s Support Group Board.

Objectives

1. Investigate the different types of pain.
2. Determine major diseases that has high incidences of pain as a symptom.
3. Determine a variety of non-pharmacological interventions that can reduce pain.
4. Assess approved pharmacological interventions that can reduce pain and how that can impact your interventions.

Outline

• Implications for Pain on Lifestyle/ADL
  • Reduce participation in meaningful activities
  • Risk for secondary complications
    • Substance abuse
    • Psychiatric disorders
    • Immobility
    • Risk of falls
    • Malnutrition
  • Types of Pain
    • Acute
    • Chronic
    • Neuropathic
    • Nociceptive
    • Radicular
  • Prevalence in specific common diseases:
    • Arthritis
    • Fibromyalgia
    • Diabetes
    • A herniated disc in the neck or back
    • Cancer
    • Chronic migraine headaches
    • A compressed or pinched nerve
    • Sciatica
    • Chronic fatigue syndrome
    • Heart attack
    • Stroke
• Common Medications for Pain Management
  • Opioids
  • Anticonvulsants (medications that prevent seizures) for nerve pain
  • Antidepressants such as tricyclic antidepressants
  • Corticosteroid
  • Muscle relaxers
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen
  • Topicals that contain pain relievers or ingredients that create soothing heat or cold
  • Sedatives to help with anxiety or insomnia
  • Medical marijuana
  • Pycnogenol
  • Impact and risks of polypharmacy
• Non-Pharma Solutions for Pain
  • Meditation and mindfulness
  • Yoga
  • MBSR
  • Lifestyle redesign
  • Modalities
  • Manual therapy
  • Nutrients and Nutraceutical

Target Audience

• Athletic Trainers
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants

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