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Persistent Pain in Older Adults: Roy's Adaptation Model
11 Assistant Professor, Decker School of Nursing, Binghamton University, Vestal, NY, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|December 14, 2017
Summary
Persistent pain in older adults presents assessment challenges. Roy
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing
- Pain Management
Background:
- Persistent pain is a significant issue in older adults, often underestimated and inadequately managed.
- Assessing pain in this demographic is complex due to individual variability and potential communication barriers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the challenges in assessing persistent pain in older adults.
- To introduce Roy's Adaptation Model as a systematic framework for pain assessment in this population.
Main Methods:
- Review of statistics on persistent pain in older adults.
- Application of Roy's Adaptation Model in a case study for pain assessment.
Main Results:
- Persistent pain affects a substantial number of older adults.
- Roy's Adaptation Model provides a structured approach to capture the multifaceted nature of pain in older adults.
Conclusions:
- A systematic approach, such as Roy's Adaptation Model, is crucial for effective pain assessment and management in older adults.
- Addressing persistent pain requires individualized and comprehensive assessment strategies.
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