Journal article
Evidence-Based Practice Guideline: Persistent Pain Management in Older Adults
Journal of gerontological nursing, Vol.43(7), pp.20-31
07/01/2017
DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20170419-01
PMID: 28651032
Abstract
More individuals develop and endure constant or recurring pain in older adulthood. Although 40% of these individuals receive no treatment, many evidence-based treatments are available. Accurate assessment of pain, its impact on functioning, and preventing treatment-related harms lay the foundation of safe, effective pain control. Analgesic agents are often necessary, but require a delicate balance to prevent under-treatment, the unnecessary abandonment of therapy, or exposure to potentially serious adverse effects. Nondrug therapies must be better integrated into the treatment plan to ensure overall safety. Evidence-based approaches help older adults thrive and survive longer despite living with persistent pain. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 43(7), 20-31.].
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Evidence-Based Practice Guideline: Persistent Pain Management in Older Adults
- Creators
- Paul ArnsteinKeela A HerrHoward K Butcher
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of gerontological nursing, Vol.43(7), pp.20-31
- Publisher
- United States
- DOI
- 10.3928/00989134-20170419-01
- PMID
- 28651032
- ISSN
- 0098-9134
- eISSN
- 1938-243X
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/01/2017
- Academic Unit
- Nursing Administration and Gen; Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9984064161802771
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