Under-detection of pain in elderly nursing home residents with moderate to severe dementia

Conclusion Pain is highly prevalent among nursing home residents with moderate to severe dementia and is associated with the use of restraints. However, only half of the patients in this study were treated with analgesic drugs. An improvement in the caregivers' knowledge of pain assessment together with the provision of adequate treatment for pain is necessary in the care of these groups of patients with dementia.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research