Characteristics associated with pain in long-term care residents with dementia

Gerontologist. 2005 Oct;45 Spec No 1(1):68-73. doi: 10.1093/geront/45.suppl_1.68.

Abstract

This article describes the prevalence, assessment, and treatment of pain, as well as characteristics associated with pain, in 331 residents with dementia in 45 assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Overall, 21% of residents had pain, and pain was more commonly reported in for-profit facilities, and for those receiving professional assessment and treatment.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Assisted Living Facilities
  • Dementia / complications*
  • Dementia / nursing
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care
  • Male
  • Nursing Homes
  • Pain / epidemiology
  • Pain / etiology*
  • Pain Management
  • Prevalence