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[Pain measurement in the elderly: a review]
Francisco Alves de Andrade1, Lilian Varanda Pereira, Fátima Aparecida Emm Faleiros Sousa
1assisandrade@intercartao.com.br
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|May 16, 2006
Summary
This study reviews pain measurement tools for older adults, highlighting limitations in assessing pain with aging changes. It identifies factors causing underestimation and inadequate pain management in the elderly.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Pain Medicine
- Clinical Assessment
Context:
- Pain measurement in elderly individuals presents unique challenges due to physiological changes associated with aging.
- Existing ordinal instruments for pain assessment have limitations that are not fully understood in the context of aging.
- Clinical studies and bibliographical reviews are essential for understanding pain in older populations.
Purpose:
- To revise and examine the theoretical and practical basis of pain measurement in elderly persons.
- To discuss the advantages and limitations of commonly used ordinal pain instruments in aging individuals.
- To identify factors influencing pain evaluation and leading to inadequate pain control in the elderly.
Summary:
- The study critically evaluated pain measurement techniques for the elderly, focusing on ordinal scales.
- It analyzed the efficacy and drawbacks of these instruments when applied to older adults with age-related physiological alterations.
- Key factors contributing to the underestimation of pain and suboptimal pain management strategies in this demographic were identified.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of challenges in geriatric pain assessment.
- Highlights the need for refined pain measurement tools and strategies for older adults.
- Aims to improve the accuracy of pain assessment and the effectiveness of pain management in the elderly population.
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