痴呆症中的疼痛：识别与治疗

Pain in dementia: recognition and treatment.

作者信息

Lu Der Fa, Herr Keela

机构信息

The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA, USA.

出版信息

J Gerontol Nurs. 2012 Feb;38(2):8-13. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20120113-01.

DOI:10.3928/00989134-20120113-01

PMID:22403818

Abstract

The presentation and management of pain in older adults with dementia are highly complicated. This article addresses assessment challenges and nonpharmacological and pharmacological management strategies related to pain in those with dementia. Vigilant monitoring of comfort level and the effective use of multidimensional pain management strategies could substantially increase quality of life for older adults with dementia.

摘要

患有痴呆症的老年人疼痛的表现和管理非常复杂。本文探讨了与痴呆症患者疼痛相关的评估挑战以及非药物和药物管理策略。对舒适度进行密切监测并有效使用多维疼痛管理策略，可大幅提高患有痴呆症的老年人的生活质量。