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Assessing and managing acute pain in older adults: a research base to guide practice
Gail Ardery1, Keela A Herr, Marita G Titler
1University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA, USA.
Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
|March 7, 2003
Abstract:
Older adults experiencing acute pain are often underassessed and undertreated. This review summarizes recommendations from an evidence-based practice guideline on acute pain management in older adults. Key areas highlighted are pain assessment and monitoring, patient education, pharmacologic management, and nonpharmacologic management.