A retrospective review of pain management in Tasmanian residential aged care facilities

A retrospective review of pain management in Tasmanian residential aged care facilities

Background: The management of pain by GPs for residents of aged care facilities (ACFs) is very common. Aim: To measure the prevalence and assess the management of pain in ACF residents, particularly those with dementia. Design & setting: A retrospective review of ACF residents’ medical records w...

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Main Authors: Felicity Veal, Mackenzie Williams, Luke Bereznicki, Elizabeth Cummings, Tania Winzenberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2019-03-01
Series:BJGP Open
Subjects:
Pain
Prescribing
Care of the elderly
Patient groups
general practice
primary healthcare
Online Access:https://bjgpopen.org/content/3/1/bjgpopen18X101629

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