The relative meaning of absolute numbers: the case of pain intensity scores as decision support systems for pain management of patients with dementia

Volume: 15, Issue: 1
Published: Dec 1, 2015
Abstract
Assessment and management of pain in patients with dementia is known to be challenging, due to patients’ cognitive and/or communication difficulties. In the UK, pain in hospital is managed through regular assessments, with the use of pain intensity scores as triggers for action. The aim of this study was to understand current pain assessment practices, in order to later inform the development of a decision support tool designed to improve the...
Paper Details
Title
The relative meaning of absolute numbers: the case of pain intensity scores as decision support systems for pain management of patients with dementia
Published Date
Dec 1, 2015
Volume
15
Issue
1
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