Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS

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Jpn J Nurs Sci · Dec 2009

Frequency and type of chronic pain care approaches used for elderly residents in Japan and the factors influencing these approaches.

To assess the frequency at which various chronic pain care (CPC) approaches were used while managing older residents of the Health Service Facilities for the Elderly Requiring Care (HSFERC) in Japan and to assess the factors related to nurses and care workers that influence this care. ⋯ In order to provide effective and active CPC, ongoing education about pain and cooperation between nurses and care workers to manage residents' pain are highly recommended.

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