Evaluation of a Pain Assessment Procedure in Long-Term Care Residents With Pain and Dementia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.07.020
Abstract: BACKGROUND The management of pain in long-term care (LTC) residents with dementia is complex. A prospective exploratory study was conducted to describe the course of pain and pain management strategies following a guideline-based pain assessment… read more here.
Keywords: residents pain; ltc residents; long term; pain dementia ... See more keywords
Certified Nursing Assistants' Understanding of Nursing Home Residents' Pain.
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DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20180131-01
Abstract: Pain is a significant problem for nursing home residents, yet its assessment is complex. Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) spend significant time with residents, but their role in understanding residents' pain is largely unexplored. The current… read more here.
Keywords: residents pain; nursing home; nursing; certified nursing ... See more keywords