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Improving Pain Management Of Cognitively Intact Older Adults In Long-Term Care Facilities, Lorraine Howlett
Improving Pain Management Of Cognitively Intact Older Adults In Long-Term Care Facilities, Lorraine Howlett
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Abstract
Background: Pain among residents in long-term care facilities (LTCF) is underrecognized and undertreated. Older adults present a pain management challenge due to their altered pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, multiple morbidities, and polypharmacy. Long-term care facility nurses must be knowledgeable of treatment options, assessment of pain before and after treatment interventions, and how to implement any changes needed as indicated by post-treatment assessment. Barriers such as negative staff attitudes and biases, time constraints, and degree of organizational support may need to be overcome.
Purpose: With increased education, resources, and support, LTCF nurses will be better prepared to provide optimal pain management care …