Palliative Companion: Pain Assessment in the Dying Process

Course overview

In the daily work of palliative care, pain assessment plays a central role, as untreated pain can significantly burden the final phase of life. For those who are dying, self-reporting is often no longer possible. This course teaches structured observation in this special situation. Course Content 1. Pain in the Dying Process Acute, chronic, and total pain components Influence of consciousness state Importance of psychological and social factors 2. Observation Instead of Self-Report Facial cues Breathing, vocalizations, muscle tension Changes during care activities 3. Use of Structured Instruments BESD and comparable scales Documentation of progress values Limitations of the instruments 4. Connection to Palliative Care Handing over to the medical team Effect monitoring after medication Involvement of relatives Professional Relevance Contribution to a pain-free dying phase Security in a highly sensitive observation situation Strengthening the position of the person being accompanied

Upcoming dates

• 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z · 2026-11-21T23:00:00.000Z · Köln · Combined Learning
• 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z · 2026-11-21T23:00:00.000Z · Bonn · Combined Learning
• 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z · 2026-11-21T23:00:00.000Z · Augsburg, Bayern · Combined Learning
• 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z · 2026-11-21T23:00:00.000Z · Bielefeld · Combined Learning
• 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z · 2026-11-21T23:00:00.000Z · Bochum · Combined Learning