Pain Assessment of Elderly Patients with Cognitive Impairment in the Emergency Department: Implications for Pain Management—A Narrative Review of Current Practices
Elderly people are susceptible to both falls and cognitive impairment making them a particularly vulnerable group of patients when it comes to pain assessment and management in the emergency department (ED). Pain assessment is often difficult in patients who present to the ED with a cognitive impair...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Pharmacy |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/5/2/30 |