CPD Bites/Videos on pain

This CPD Bite equips pharmacists with evidence-based approaches for managing long-lasting musculoskeletal pain in community settings. It covers pain assessment techniques, self-management strategies, proper use of OTC pain relievers, and guidance on collaborating with other healthcare providers and referring patients for specialized care when necessary.

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Managing period pain in the community pharmacy

This series explores the role of pharmacists in managing dysmenorrhea in the community pharmacy. The speakers provide a basic understanding of primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, explain the importance of counselling approaches to manage pain, outline the role of pharmacists in referral, and share some evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to managing dysmenorrhea.

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Using heat therapy for the management of musculoskeletal pain

This video summarises FIP’s guidance on how pharmacists can manage musculoskeletal pain with a focus on heat therapy with or without pharmacological treatments to alleviate symptoms. It provides pharmacists with key information regarding patient assessment, when pharmacists may recommend heat therapy alone or in conjunction with pharmacological therapy, identifies helpful tips on how to use heat therapy, and outlines safety precautions for using heat therapy.

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Paediatric pain and fever management

The series on pediatric pain and fever management consists of three episodes designed to empower pharmacists with essential knowledge for effectively managing pain and fever in children within community pharmacy settings. This series offers practical advice on the use of non-prescription medicines as well as strategies for enhancing communication with parents and caregivers, ensuring they receive the best possible guidance and support for their children’s health needs.

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For a brief overview of the episodes and some recommendations, view the summary page here

 

Understanding and managing period pain: comprehensive self-care strategies and support

This series explores the role of pharmacists in managing period pain in young women. The speaker provides a basic understanding of the menstrual cycle, explains the importance of counselling, highlighting the gender pain gap as a bias when supporting young women on their periods, and shares some evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to managing period pain.

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For a brief overview of the episodes and some recommendations, view the summary page here.

 

Management of body pain: cold & heat therapy

This CPD Bite aims to enhance pharmacists’ knowledge and equip them with the skills to make informed recommendations on the use of cold and heat therapy, ultimately improving patient outcomes in the management of body pain.

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From prescription to over-the-counter: Pharmacists ensuring safe and effective pain management

Episode 1: Key considerations in managing switches to OTC analgesics

In this first episode of the “From prescription to over-the-counter: Pharmacists ensuring safe and effective pain management” FIP CPD bites, Maram Al-Haj Ahmad, pharmacist and vice chairperson of the Innovation Development Pharma (Jordan), presents key considerations in managing the switch from prescribed to over-the-counter analgesics. These include safety and effectiveness assessments, the provision of clear instructions and warnings and cost and affordability considerations.

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Episode 2: Essential advice on OTC analgesics

In the second episode of the “From prescription to over-the-counter: Pharmacists ensuring safe and effective pain management” FIP CPD bites, Maram Al-Haj Ahmad, pharmacist and vice chairperson of the Innovation Development Pharma (Jordan), focuses on the pharmacists’ roles in advising patients on over-the-counter analgesics. These include assessing patients’ health profiles and conducting a thorough medication review to ensure there are no major adverse effects or medicines interactions.

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