A pain assessment tool for patients with limited communication ability.
This article outlines the development and implementation of a multi-dimensional pain assessment tool for use in acute hospitals. The tool can assist nurses in caring for various patient groups, including patients with limited communication.
Harper
K
K
Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust. karen.harper@rwh-tr.nhs.uk
Bell
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S
D000368:Aged; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000451:nursing*; D003147:Communication Disorders / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D009633:Nonverbal Communication; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D019989:Persons with Intellectual Disabilities