Uncontrolled Pain and Risk for Depression and Behavioral Symptoms in Residents With Dementia

Limited cohort studies have assessed the association between uncontrolled pain and risk for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSDs). We conducted a longitudinal cohort study to examine whether associations exist between uncontrolled pain and risk for 2 common BPSDs —depression and behavioral symptoms—among long-term care (LTC) residents with Alzheimer disease and related dementia (ADRD).

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Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - June 2, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Yu-Jung Jenny Wei, Cheng Chen, Roger B. Fillingim, Steven T. DeKosky, Siegfried Schmidt, Marco Pahor, Laurence Solberg, Almut G. Winterstein Tags: Original Study Source Type: research