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[Chronic pain coping experiences of institutionalized elderly]
Chiung-Ying Lee1, Su-Fen Cheng, Jing-Jy Wang
1Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Institute of Technology, ROC.
Hu Li Za Zhi the Journal of Nursing
|August 1, 2008
Summary
Elderly individuals in long-term care utilize multiple pain relief methods, endure pain passively, and learn to live with chronic pain. This research offers insights into their pain management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Pain Management
- Qualitative Research
Context:
- The elderly population is growing, yet their chronic pain coping experiences are understudied.
- Long-term care facilities house a significant number of elderly individuals experiencing chronic pain.
- Understanding these coping mechanisms is crucial for effective elderly care.
Purpose:
- To explore and understand the chronic pain coping strategies used by elderly residents in long-term care facilities.
- To enhance the existing knowledge base on geriatric pain management.
- To identify themes in how older adults manage persistent pain.
Summary:
- This qualitative study interviewed 18 elderly residents using a phenomenological approach.
- Key findings revealed three themes: employing diverse pain relief strategies, passive pain endurance, and adapting to live with chronic pain.
- Methodological rigor was ensured using Lincoln and Guba's trustworthiness criteria.
Impact:
- Provides valuable insights into personal pain management approaches for the elderly.
- Aims to inform the development of improved nursing guidelines for chronic pain management in older adults.
- Recommends increased education and further research, including the development of a Chinese pain assessment tool for the elderly.
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