Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie
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The aim was to present current knowledge about pain assessment in people with dementia and to discuss special challenges and possible solutions. ⋯ Self-report ratings should be performed as long as justifiable. Behavioural pain assessment tools should be used in advanced dementia despite their current imperfections: in particular, the PAINAD for daily use and the PACSLAC at longer intervals. All available additional information about pain should be considered.