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Assessment and management of pain in the elderly
MedSurg Nursing
  • Meredith Wallace Kazer, Fairfield University
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Article
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Publication Date
1-1-1994
Abstract

Due to the high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, cancer, and other medical conditions in elderly patients, pain is a significant concern for this age group and their caregivers. Despite the frequent experience of pain in this population, few assessment and management techniques have been developed and tested to treat pain in the elderly. To provide effective pain relief, medical-surgical nurses must know how to adapt assessment and management techniques for elderly patients.

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Copyright 1994 MedSurg Nursing: Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses

Published Citation
Wallace, M. (1994). Assessment and management of pain in the elderly. MedSurg Nursing. 3(4), 293-298
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Citation Information
Meredith Wallace Kazer. "Assessment and management of pain in the elderly" MedSurg Nursing Vol. 3 Iss. 4 (1994)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/meredith_wallacekazer/57/