Coping and Pain Management in pediatric Spinal Fusion patients

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 5:00 AM - Saturday, October 19, 2024, 11:59 PM CST, Ascension Texas: Ascension Dell Children's Medical Center, Austin, TX


ANCC Contact Hour(s) (0.75 hours)

This course will educate nursing staff on supporting patients in coping post-operatively from a spinal fusion via a behavioral health approach. This includes helping the patients cope with pain and anxiety related to the acute post-operative time period. The course will be taught by Dr. Marcelle Friedman, a psychology fellow at the Dell Medical School

1. Learners will be able to understand the importance and impact of pain and anxiety in post-operative spine patietns
2. Learners will be able to understand non-pharmacological interventions for pain and anxiety in post operative spine patients
3. Learners will be able to implement at least one non-pharmacological intervention for pain and anxiety in post operative spine patients

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.75 IPCE credits for learning and change.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected]

Ascension reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

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Commercial Interest: No commercial support was received for this CE/CME activity.