Drug-based pain management in people with dementia after hip or pelvic fractures: a systematic review protocol

Discussion This review will provide a valuable overview on the current evidence on drug-based pain management for PwD in all settings who were conservatively treated after a hip or pelvic fracture. The review may expose a need to enhance pain management for PwD. It may also provide motivation for healthcare providers and policymakers to give this topic their attention and to facilitate further research by considering aspects of care transitions in all settings. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42016037309
Source: Systematic Reviews - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research