Augmenting Pain Therapy with Self-Massage
This educational activity is sponsored by Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC (PHE) and supported by an educational grant from Wahl.
FACULTY
Jeannette Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP
Assistant Director, Office of Pharmacy Professional Development and Visiting Instructor
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Storrs, CT
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Jeannette Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP has discloses that she has no relevant affiliation or financial relationship or relationship to products or devices with a commercial interest related to the content of this activity.
The clinical reviewer, Jennifer Gibson, PharmD, has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program.
Susanne Batesko, RN, BSN, and Robin Carrino as well as the planners, managers, and other individuals, not previously disclosed, who are in a position to control the content of Postgraduate Healthcare Education (PHE) continuing education (CE) activities hereby state that they have no relevant conflicts of interest and no financial relationships or relationships to products or devices during the past 12 months to disclose in relation to this activity. PHE is committed to providing participants with a quality learning experience and to improve clinical outcomes without promoting the financial interests of a proprietary business.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS
PHARMACY
Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
UAN: 0430-0000-19-085-H01-P and 0430-0000-19-085-H01-T
Credits: 2.0 hours (0.20 ceu)
Type of Activity: Knowledge
Media: Internet
Fee Information: There is no fee for this educational activity.
Estimated time to complete activity: 60 minutes
Published:
August 30, 2019
Expires:
August 30, 2021
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity has been designed to meet the needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
HOW TO EARN CREDIT
During the period August 30, 2019 through August 30, 2021, participants must 1) read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures; 2) view the educational activity; and 3) complete the posttest and evaluation form directly after the activity within a maximum of 60 days of participating in the activity. To answer the questions, click on your selected choice for each answer then proceed to the next question. Once completed, click on the Grade Exam button at the bottom of the page. Your posttest will automatically be graded. If you successfully complete the posttest (score of 70% or higher), your statement of participation will be made available immediately. Click on the View Statement of Participation link and print the statement for your records. If you receive a score lower than 70%, you will receive a message notifying you that you did not pass the posttest. You will have 2 opportunities to pass the posttest. To receive Credit, you must provide your date of birth and NABP number. All Credit information will be uploaded into CPE monitor within 30 days.
GOAL
This continuing education activity will introduce the concept of self-massage to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, focusing on types of pain most likely to respond to massage. It will discuss the history of massage and the evidence that supports its use in a variety of conditions. It will also discuss massage devices and counseling points that pharmacists can use when assisting patients.
EDUCATIONAL Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
At the end of this activity, the pharmacist will be able to:
- List conditions for which evidence exists to support the use of self-massage
- Analyze patient pain characteristics that would be compatible with self-massage
- Identify various types of self-massage devices and when they are most effective
- Identify counseling points for appropriate use of self-massage devices
At the end of this activity, the pharmacy technician will be able to:
- List conditions for which evidence exists to support the use of self-massage
- Analyze patient pain characteristics that would be compatible with self-massage
- Identify various types of self-massage devices and when they are most effective
REQUIRED COMPUTER HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
Please ensure the computer system you plan to use meets the following minimum requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 98 or higher & Macintosh 2.2 or higher
- Internet Browser (Mac &/Windows): Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Safari 5.0.6 or higher, Firefox 3.0.3 or higher & Opera 5 or higher
- Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible
- Monitor Screen Resolution: 320 x 480 or higher
- Media Viewing Requirements: Adobe Reader, Microsoft PowerPoint, Flash Player & HTML5
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use and Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC, or Wahl. Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patients' conditions, and possible contraindications on dangers in use, (review of any applicable manufacturer's product information) and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
The author, sponsor, and publisher of this continuing education activity have made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all information contained herein is accurate in accordance with the latest available scientific knowledge at the time of acceptance for publication. However, because information regarding drugs (their administration, dosages, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, special warnings, precautions, etc.) is subject to constant change, the reader is advised to check the manufacturer's package insert for information concerning recommended dosages and potential problems and cautions prior to dispensing or administering the drug. Special precautions should be taken when a drug is new, or highly toxic, or is unfamiliar to the dispenser or administrant. This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Neither the publisher nor sponsor promotes the use of any agent outside of approved labeling. Statements made in this monograph have not been evaluated by the FDA. Nutritional products discussed are not intended for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease.
