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Assessing and managing acute pain in older adults: a research base to guide practice.
- Source :
- MEDSURG Nursing; Feb2003, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p7-19, 13p
- Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Older adults experiencing acute pain are often underassessed and undertreated. This review summarizes recommendations from an evidence-based practice guideline on acute pain management in older adults. Key areas highlighted are pain assessment and monitoring, patient education, pharmacologic management, and nonpharmacologic management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10920811
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- MEDSURG Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 106816580