ArticleBJGP open2019
A retrospective review of pain management in Tasmanian residential aged care facilities.
Article in BJGP open, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06235710 (Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Complaints in Nursing Home Residents), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Complaints in Nursing Home Residents
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 6 citations in OpenAlex.
- Prevalence of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) in nursing home residents: a systematic literature review.European geriatric medicine · 2024Pooled it
- A systematic review of opioid prevalence in Australian residential aged care facilities.Australasian journal on ageing · 2022Pooled it
- Identifying Residents Who May Benefit from an Analgesic Review: Applying Analgesic Indicators in Residential Aged Care Services.Drugs & aging · 2023Review
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundThe management of pain by GPs for residents of aged care facilities (ACFs) is very common.
aimTo measure the prevalence and assess the management of pain in ACF residents, particularly those with dementia. DESIGN &
settingA retrospective review of ACF residents' medical records was undertaken at five southern Tasmanian (Australia) ACFs.
methodData extracted included results of the most recent assessment of pain and its management, frequency and treatment of pain incidents in the previous 7 days, demographics, and medical and medication history. Univariate analysis was used to identify variables associated with increased frequency of pain episodes.
resultsThe final analysis included 477 residents. At least one episode of pain in the preceding 7 days was documented in 25.6% (
conclusionGPs should carefully consider the suitability of using 'as required' analgesics. Furthermore, on admission to an ACF, GPs need to ensure a patient's medical history includes all pain or potentially pain-causing conditions, to ensure that a resident's pain assessment is complete. This is especially necessary for those with dementia, to ensure that staff remain vigilant about the possibility of the resident experiencing pain.
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