Keywords

aromatherapy, meditation, music therapy, nonpharmaceutical pain management interventions, nonpharmacologic pain management, opioids, progressive muscle relaxation, therapeutic touch

Authors

1. Nathenson, Prem Paul DNP, RN, APRN, NP-C
2. Nathenson, Sophie PhD

Abstract

Abstract: This article discusses nonpharmacologic pain management interventions for alternative or concomitant use with nonopioid medications. Potential barriers as well as facilitators to integrating nonpharmacologic interventions are discussed as they relate to nursing practice.