BMJ· 2015Q1
Management of chronic pain in older adults
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Short summary
Healthcare providers should develop competencies to assess and manage chronic pain in older patients, as its prevalence is expected to increase significantly with aging populations.
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Key points
- Chronic pain is highly prevalent in adults aged 65 and older.
- Pain negatively affects patients, family, and social relationships, and imposes an economic burden.
- Pain prevalence is expected to increase due to global population aging.
- Healthcare providers across specialties need to develop skills for assessing and managing chronic pain in older patients.
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Abstract
Chronic pain is one of the most common conditions encountered by healthcare professionals, particularly among older (65 years) patients. 1 2][3] Its negative effects extend beyond the patient, to disrupt both family and social relationships. Chronic pain poses a significant economic burden on society. 1 Prevalence rates for pain are expected to increase as populations continue to age-by 2035 an estimated one quarter of the population in the European Union will be 65 or older-thereby increasing the public health impact of pain. Healthcare providers, irrespective of specialty, should develop competencies to assess and manage chronic pain in their older patients. In this review we summarize recent evidence on the assessment and management of pain in older patients. Evidence is taken from systematic reviews, meta-analyses, individual trials, and clinical guidelines.
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Field: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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