About this session

In this free session, we will hear from Josh Cohen, RN NP and Senior Lecturer at Flinders University and Robert Wojnar, Palliative care, education and training pharmacist at Monash University.

Join us for this practical, evidence-informed webinar exploring one of the most challenging symptoms encountered in palliative care: itch. While developed to support nurses in clinical practice, the content will also be valuable for pharmacists and other health professionals involved in caring for people with palliative care needs.

Itch is a common yet often under-recognised symptom in palliative care that can have a profound impact on comfort, sleep, mood and quality of life. Managing itch can be particularly challenging, with multiple underlying causes, complex assessment requirements and treatments that don't always provide relief.

In this session, our expert presenters will explore:

• The physiology and causes of itch.

• Which patients are most at risk of developing problematic itch.

• Practical assessment strategies to identify underlying causes and guide management.

• Non-pharmacological approaches and topical treatments.

• Medication options and how to select appropriate therapies.

• Strategies for managing severe or refractory itch to reduce distress and improve patient comfort.

We look forward to you joining us at this session.

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Session Facilitator

Megan Day - Member of the PCNA Webinars Working Group and a Transitional Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care with the Sydney Local Health District.

She is a Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications in Haematology and Palliative Care, bringing extensive clinical experience across haematology, cancer services, and palliative care in both acute and community settings.