Seattle University College of Nursing, WA, USA.
Am J Nurs. 2011 Mar;111(3):34-43; quiz 44-5. doi: 10.1097/10.1097/01.NAJ.0000395239.60981.2f.
As the U.S. population ages, nurses will care for increasing numbers of older adults, most of whom suffer from at least one chronic illness. The persistent pain associated with many chronic illnesses can have detrimental effects on patients' functioning and quality of life. Algorithms developed from evidence-based clinical practice guidelines are tools that can facilitate the application of research to practice. This article introduces readers to the use of algorithms in guiding the assessment and management of persistent pain in older adults, and provides an illustrative case study.
随着美国人口老龄化，护士将照顾越来越多的老年人，其中大多数人至少患有一种慢性病。许多慢性病相关的持续疼痛会对患者的功能和生活质量产生不利影响。基于循证临床实践指南开发的算法是可将研究应用于实践的工具。本文向读者介绍了算法在指导老年人持续性疼痛评估和管理中的使用，并提供了一个说明性案例研究。
