International journal of geriatric psychiatry
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Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · Dec 2016
The landscape of pain management in people with dementia living in care homes: a mixed methods study.
The aim of this study is to explore the current landscape of pain management in people with dementia living in care home settings. Pain is extremely common in this patient group, yet there is very limited guidance for healthcare professionals. ⋯ The findings of this study clearly articulate a need for an evidence-based pain management programme for care homes, which is informed by stakeholder input and based within a conceptual framework for this setting. There are novel opportunities for clinical trials of alternative analgesics for use in this patient group. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · May 2016
Pain grade and sleep disturbance in older adults: evaluation the role of pain, and stress for depressed and non-depressed individuals.
The aim of this paper was to assess the relationship between pain and sleep in older adults taking depression, stress, and medical comorbidities into account. ⋯ Pain, stress, and medical comorbidities are associated with sleep disturbance, especially in non-depressed older adults.
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Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · May 2016
Frequency of full, partial and no recovery from subsyndromal deliriumin older hospital inpatients.
To determine the frequencies of full, partial and no recovery from subsyndromal delirium (SSD) in older hospital inpatients. A secondary objective was to compare the recovery status of patients with SSD or delirium. ⋯ Small study sample size notwithstanding, the majority (54%) of patients with SSD recovered fully, but a substantial proportion (29%) had a protracted course. It may be important to monitor the longer-term course of SSD and develop strategies to ensure full recovery in all patients.