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- This paper presents expert recommendations on assessing pain in older adults, aimed at guiding researchers and clinicians.
- Contributors were selected for their expertise, ensuring a diverse range of disciplines were represented in the consensus.
- It covers pain assessment methods, including self-report and observational techniques for seniors, especially those with dementia, while also addressing their physical and emotional functioning.
Article Abstract
This paper represents an expert-based consensus statement on pain assessment among older adults. It is intended to provide recommendations that will be useful for both researchers and clinicians. Contributors were identified based on literature prominence and with the aim of achieving a broad representation of disciplines. Recommendations are provided regarding the physical examination and the assessment of pain using self-report and observational methods (suitable for seniors with dementia). In addition, recommendations are provided regarding the assessment of the physical and emotional functioning of older adults experiencing pain. The literature underlying the consensus recommendations is reviewed. Multiple revisions led to final reviews of 2 complete drafts before consensus was reached.
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