Special consideration for pain management in the older person

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2022

Abstract

Pain is common among older people. However, it remains underrecognised and under-treated. A comprehensive assessment of pain involves identifying its cause, establishing its severity, determining its impact on the person experiencing it and reviewing the person's response to treatment. Addressing their pain requires a different approach compared to a younger person because there is usually concomitant frailty, multimorbidity, polypharmacy, sensory deficits and cognitive impairment. This review will summarise a comprehensive approach to pain management in the older person.

Keywords

Pain, Pain management, Aged, Analgesia, Opioids

Publication Title

Clinical Medicine

Divisions

medicinedept

Funders

None

Volume

22

Issue

4

Publisher

Roy Coll Phys London Editorial Office

Publisher Location

11 ST ANDREWS PLACE REGENTS PARK, LONDON NW1 4LE, ENGLAND

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