An evaluation of clinical tools to measure pain in older people with cognitive impairment.

Autor: DeWaters, T., Popovich, J., Faut-Callahan, M.
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Zdroj: British Journal of Community Nursing; May2003, Vol. 8 Issue 5, p226, 9p
Abstrakt: Evaluates the use of clinical tools in measuring pain in older people with cognitive impairment. Factors influencing the poor management of pain in older people; Measurement of pain intensity and location; Advantages and disadvantages of the clinical assessment tools; Implications for nursing practice, research and education.
Databáze: Complementary Index