Pain management at home.
The management of chronic pain should be a priority in geriatric home care. Pain is a common problem that has tremendous potential to influence the physical function and quality of life of elderly people during their remaining years. The experience of pain and its management at home are not analogous to institutional settings. Family and caregivers have important influences on pain management and may require education and support for the long-term management of chronic pain patients. Existing pain management strategies should be tailored to meet the special needs of geriatric patients and be sensitive to caregiver concerns. Implications, indications, and applications for high-tech pain management strategies need to be clarified for the management of older people at home.
Ferrell
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University of California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
Ferrell
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006701:Home Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D009294:Narcotics / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D059408:Pain Management
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D009294:Narcotics