Cognitive status and analgesic provision in nursing home residents

British Journal of General Practice

Bridget Barr¹  S José Closs¹  Michelle Briggs¹ 

[1] School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds

关键词: aged;    analgesics;    cognition;    dementia;    nursing homes;    pain;   

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学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Background: Although it is becoming acknowledged that pain management is generally poor for older people, little is known about pain management for nursing home residents in the United Kingdom, and the specific problems for those with cognitive impairments.

【 授权许可】

Unknown