Pain assessment in the elderly.
A major increase in the elderly population presumes a proportionate increase in chronic brain syndrome sufferers, who may have chronic pain. This article discusses the difficulties in assessing pain in this care group, with specific reference to those who are confused and non-verbal. Areas for further research are highlighted.
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D000368:Aged; D003221:Confusion / Q000150:complications*; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010147:Pain Measurement