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Bruce A Ferrell¹

¹Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California 90095-1687, USA. bferrell@mednet.ucla.edu

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Recognizing and assessing pain in long-term care residents, especially those with cognitive impairment, is crucial. Proper pain management prevents disability and requires individualized treatment plans, with consultant pharmacists playing a key role.

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Gerontology
Pain Management
Clinical Pharmacy

Background:

Under-recognized and undertreated pain is prevalent in the long-term care elderly population.
Untreated pain can lead to significant physical and social disability.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize practical strategies for pain recognition and assessment in long-term care residents.
To highlight the importance of assessment for individualized pain treatment plans, particularly for cognitively impaired individuals.

Main Methods:

The content is based on a live symposium presentation.
It incorporates clinical practice, research findings, and current clinical guidelines.

Main Results:

Effective pain assessment is essential for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment.
Cognitively impaired residents present unique challenges in pain assessment.

Conclusions:

Proper pain assessment is vital for preventing disability in the elderly long-term care population.
Consultant pharmacists are integral members of the interdisciplinary team, offering expertise in medication management for pain.
Individualized pain management plans are necessary for optimal resident care.