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Discomfort in dementia: identifying and managing pain
- Authors:
- CORBETT Anne, HUSEBO Bettina, BALLARD Clive
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing and Residential Care, 14(9), September 2012, pp.462-467.
- Publisher:
- MA Healthcare Ltd.
- Place of publication:
- London
Dementia represents a significant challenge for clinicians, and treatment often become more complicated since the majority of people experience difficulties in communication, particularly in the latter stages. This leads to the problem of people being unable to communicate discomfort or pain. Unfortunately, there are still some major gaps in the evidence base for the treatment of pain in dementia. This article explains what tools are available for health professionals working in care homes to ensure the comfort and well-being of residents.