Pain in the elderly hospice patient

Pain in the elderly hospice patient

Pain in the elderly hospice patient presents a complex clinical problem that requires special attention because of the multiple physiologic changes in the older patient. Pain in the elderly is often under-treated despite the fact that this pain can be managed effectively and safely. A basic knowledg...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of hospice & palliative medicine 1998-09, Vol.15 (5), p.259-265
Hauptverfasser: Hofmann, Mary T., Farnon, Christa U., Javed, Arshad, Posner, Joel D.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aged
Analgesics, Opioid - therapeutic use
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - therapeutic use
Hospice Care - methods
Humans
Incidence
Nursing
Pain - epidemiology
Pain - physiopathology
Pain - prevention & control
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Zusammenfassung:Pain in the elderly hospice patient presents a complex clinical problem that requires special attention because of the multiple physiologic changes in the older patient. Pain in the elderly is often under-treated despite the fact that this pain can be managed effectively and safely. A basic knowledge of the physiologic changes of aging, as well as the changes in pharmacokinetics, can help the clinician and the hospice team treat pain effectively while minimizing side effects for the patient and the family.
ISSN:1049-9091
1938-2715
DOI:10.1177/104990919801500506