Pain assessment tools in adults with communication disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Verbal communication is the "gold standard" for assessing pain. Consequently, individuals with communication disorders are particularly vulnerable to incomplete pain management. This review aims at identifying the current pain assessment instruments for adult patients w...

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Main Authors: Álvaro Sabater-Gárriz, Jesús Molina-Mula, Pedro Montoya, Inmaculada Riquelme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Neurology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-024-03539-w