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- * A total of 209 NHRs were examined, revealing that those without cognitive impairment, those with higher anticholinergic burden scores, and those taking more oral pills daily used more analgesics.
- * The results aim to enhance understanding of analgesic prevalence and factors, which can help improve pain management practices and guidelines in nursing homes, particularly in Jordan.
Article Abstract
This study examined the use of analgesics and associated factors among nursing home residents (NHRs). A descriptive correlational design and a convenience sample of 209 NHRs receiving analgesics was used in this study. Higher use of analgesics was noted among NHRs without cognitive impairment (p < 0.001), those with higher anticholinergic burden scores (p = 0.002) and those with a higher average number of oral pills taken daily (p = 0.045). These findings contribute to a better understanding of the prevalence and associated factors of analgesic use, which will inform the development and application of evidence-based pain practice and guidelines in nursing homes in Jordan and beyond.
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