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Is pain a significant factor in elder self-neglect?

Sabrina Pickens¹, Jason Burnett, Aanand D Naik

¹CREST, University of Texas Medical School--Houston, Harris County Hospital District, 77004, USA. Sabrina_Pickens@hchd.tmc.edu

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Self-reported pain is more prevalent in elderly individuals experiencing self-neglect. This study suggests a link between pain and elder self-neglect, warranting further investigation into causal factors and interventions.

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Gerontology
Public Health
Clinical Geriatrics

Background:

Uncontrolled pain significantly impacts elderly individuals, leading to cognitive decline, depression, and reduced daily functioning.
Self-neglect, a critical public health concern, is frequently reported to Adult Protective Services (APS).

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between self-reported pain and validated cases of self-neglect in older adults.
To compare pain levels in elderly individuals with self-neglect against matched control groups.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involving 80 elderly individuals (65+) with validated self-neglect and 80 matched controls.
Participants were assessed using the Wong-Baker FACES rating scale and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).

Main Results:

A higher prevalence of self-reported pain was observed in the self-neglect group (43%) compared to controls (28%).
Elderly individuals with self-neglect reported significantly higher pain levels, a finding that remained significant even after adjusting for MMSE scores.

Conclusions:

Preliminary evidence supports a relationship between self-reported pain and elder self-neglect.
Further research is essential to determine if pain is a causal factor or associated with self-neglect and if interventions can improve outcomes.