Overview of Pain Management in Older Adults

• Autores: Steven M. Savvas, Stephen J. Gibson
• Localización: Clinics in geriatric medicine, ISSN 0749-0690, Vol. 32, Nº. 4, 2016, págs. 635-650
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Epidemiological data suggests that the prevalence of musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain increases with age until at least late mid-life, though the pattern is somewhat unclear beyond this point. And though the prevalence of some types of pain may peak in late midlife, pain is still a substantial and common complaint even in the oldest age groups. This article provides an overview of later-life pain and includes a brief review of its epidemiology, describes commonly encountered barriers to its management, and discusses guidelines and recommended approaches to its assessment and management.