Pain assessment and management strategies for elderly patients

Robyn MacSorley¹, Jill White, Vicki H Conerly+5

• ¹Robyn MacSorley, MSN, RN, is an Instructor, School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Jill White, MSN, RN, is an Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Vicki H. Conerly, BSN, RN, is in Senior Management, Woman's Hospital, Flowood, Mississippi. Jean T. Walker, PhD, RN, is a Professor, School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Susan Lofton, PhD, RN, PHCNS/BC, is a Professor, School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Gaye Ragland, MSN, RNC, is an Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. DeBrynda Davey, EdD, RN, CDVC, is a Professor, School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Amy Robertson, MS Instructional Technology, is a Graphic Designer, School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi.