[Pain and pain management in old age: special features and recommendations].

CONCLUSION: A standardized pain assessment should be an integral component in the care and treatment of geriatric patients and individuals suffering from dementia. Validated instruments for pain measurement exist for both groups and should be integrated into daily clinical practice.
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Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - July 15, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Pinter G, Stromer W, Donnerer J, Geyrhofer S, Leeb B, Mitrovic N, Pils K, Likar R Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research