Assessing and managing acute pain in older adults: A research base to guide practice

Gail Ardery; Keela A. Herr; Marita G. Titler; Bernard A. Sorofman; Mary B Schmidt

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Assessing and managing acute pain in older adults: A research base to guide practice

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Assessing and managing acute pain in older adults: A research base to guide practice

Gail Ardery, Keela A. Herr, Marita G. Titler, Bernard A. Sorofman and Mary B Schmidt

Medsurg nursing, Vol.12(1), pp.7-18

01/01/2003

PMID: 12619595

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Abstract

Older adults experiencing acute pain are often underassessed and undertreated. This review summarizes recommendations from an evidence-based practice guideline on acute pain management in older adults. Key areas highlighted are pain assessment and monitoring, patient education, pharmacologic management, and nonpharmacologic management.

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pain management

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Title: Subtitle: Assessing and managing acute pain in older adults: A research base to guide practice
Creators: Gail Ardery
Keela A. Herr
Marita G. Titler
Bernard A. Sorofman
Mary B Schmidt
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Medsurg nursing, Vol.12(1), pp.7-18
PMID: 12619595
ISSN: 1092-0811
Language: English
Date published: 01/01/2003
Academic Unit: Nursing
Record Identifier: 9983557668102771

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