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Pain among the elderly: an action plan.

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  • 1Dementia Program, Botsford Continuing Care Corporation, Farmington Hills, MI 48336-4702, USA. msrn@earthlink.net

Nursing Case Management : Managing the Process of Patient Care
|September 7, 1999
PubMed
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Effective pain management in the elderly requires nurses to integrate medical interventions with psychosocial techniques. Staying updated on pain research and understanding personal views on pain are crucial for positive patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nursing Science
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Pain is a prevalent nursing-sensitive outcome in elderly patients.
  • Effective pain management strategies are essential for this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of a comprehensive approach to pain management in the elderly.
  • To emphasize the role of nurses' knowledge and self-awareness in achieving positive patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on pain management interventions for the elderly.
  • Discussion of the integration of medical and psychosocial approaches.
  • Exploration of the nurse's role in pain assessment and management.

Main Results:

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  • An integrated plan combining medical and psychosocial interventions is most effective.
  • Nurses' up-to-date knowledge and personal comfort with pain concepts positively influence patient outcomes.
  • Further research is needed to develop new interventions.

Conclusions:

  • A dual approach encompassing medical and psychosocial strategies is vital for elderly pain management.
  • Nurses' expertise and self-awareness are key determinants of successful pain relief.
  • Continued research will advance the field of geriatric pain management.