Pain Screening in Older Adults with Delirium (S708)

In patients with cognitive impairments who are unable to self-report pain, providers must rely on behavioral observation tools to assess and manage pain. Although frequently employed in medical-surgical units, evidence supporting the psychometric efficacy of the Pain in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) for pain screening in older adults with delirium is lacking.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research