Attitudes and Barriers to Pain Management in the Ageing Population
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posted on 2023-07-26, 14:26authored byPatricia Schofield, Rebecca C. Chandler, Paul A. Cameron
- There will be increased numbers of older adults in society in the next few decades.
- Older adults are more likely to have pain problems and other co-morbidities.
- Generally, pain is poorly managed in older adults, and this becomes worse when cognitive impairment exists.
- The impact of chronic pain on older adults will be greater than that of their younger counterparts in terms of social isolation.
- Attitudes and barriers to improved pain management exist in both the older adults themselves and their younger counterparts
History
Refereed
Yes
Page range
109-119
Number of pages
135
Series
Perspectives in Nursing Management and Care for Older Adults