The purpose of this course is to increase clinicians' knowledge and awareness of the impact of culture on issues of pain and pain management in order to improve the provision of care and patients' quality of life. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Define pain.
2. Discuss the changing demographic trends that contribute to the United States' multicultural landscape.
3. Define culture, race, and ethnicity.
4. Analyze how culture, race and ethnicity influence how pain is defined, expressed, and experienced.
5. Discuss how different racial and ethnic minority groups utilize different terms for pain.
6. Identify how different racial and ethnic minority groups respond to and cope with pain.
7. Explain how different racial and ethnic minority groups seek help with pain.
8. Discuss the factors that contribute to racial and ethnic disparities in pain management.
9. Identify pain rating scales and instruments and how culture influences these rating scales.
10. Discuss best practice guidelines for assessments and interventions that are culturally relevant and competent.
This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.
