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Pain assessment in the older population: what the literature says
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posted on 2023-08-30, 15:18 authored by Patricia Schofield, Aza AbdullaAssessment of pain in the older adult presents a number of challenges, especially related to communication. This commentary summarises the revised evidence-based Guidelines on the Assessment of Pain in Older Adults which have been developed by the British Pain Society and British Geriatrics Society. The guideline summarises the pain assessment tools that have been developed and validated for use in the older population. Recommendations are made for use of specific tools in older people and in those with dementia. The need for education and training of health care professionals is emphasised. Gaps in the evidence are identified as subjects for future research. It is hoped that the guideline will improve recognition of pain in older people, and help to drive the future research agenda.
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47Issue number
3Page range
324-327Publication title
Age and AgeingISSN
1468-2834External DOI
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Oxford University PressFile version
- Accepted version
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- eng
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2018-05-17Legacy creation date
2018-05-15Legacy Faculty/School/Department
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