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Relieving pain in the elderly.

Carolyn Louise Robinson1

  • 1Addiction Recovery Systems, Family Addiction Treatment Centers, Rio Grande and Somers Point, NJ, USA.

Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)
|February 6, 2007
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Undertreated pain is common in older adults, negatively impacting their quality of life. Educational interventions for healthcare providers and patients can improve geriatric pain management.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Pain Management
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The geriatric population is rapidly expanding, with a significant percentage experiencing pain.
  • Undertreated pain in older adults leads to severe consequences, including reduced quality of life and increased healthcare costs.
  • Pain management in the elderly is complex due to physiological changes, multiple comorbidities, and atypical pain presentations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the problem of undertreated pain in the geriatric population.
  • To explore effective strategies for improving pain management in older adults.
  • To highlight the importance of education in enhancing geriatric pain care.

Main Methods:

  • The study reviews existing literature and expert knowledge on geriatric pain.

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  • It identifies barriers to effective pain management in older individuals.
  • It emphasizes the role of educational interventions for both healthcare providers and patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Educational in-service sessions enhance healthcare providers' pain management skills and attitudes.
    • Patient education, including self-management and coping strategies, improves pain management outcomes.
    • Addressing patient fears and misinformation is crucial for successful pain management.

    Conclusions:

    • Educational interventions are vital for improving the quality of care for older adults experiencing pain.
    • Empowering patients through education and self-management techniques is key to better pain control.
    • Healthcare professionals must prioritize comprehensive and sensitive pain management strategies for the growing elderly population.