Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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J Am Acad Nurse Pract · Feb 2012
Older adult osteoarthritis pain management: results from the 2008 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.
To describe practitioners' prescription of recommended initial osteoarthritis (OA) pain treatments for older adults. ⋯ Referral to a rheumatologist or pain management specialist should be considered when pain intensity and/or pain interference with daily activities remains moderate or greater.