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ArticleBMC geriatrics2025

Care professionals' perceptions of the use of PainChek

Isabel Nyangu, Margaret Dunham, Ray Samuriwo, Karen Campbell, Kali Thompson

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Article in BMC geriatrics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Isabel NyanguSchool of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh, EH11 4BN, Scotland, UK. i.nyangu@napier.ac.uk.
Margaret DunhamSchool of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh, EH11 4BN, Scotland, UK.
Ray SamuriwoSchool of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh, EH11 4BN, Scotland, UK.
Karen CampbellSchool of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh, EH11 4BN, Scotland, UK.
Kali ThompsonSchool of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh, EH11 4BN, Scotland, UK.

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Abstract

backgroundModerate to severe dementia is characterised by cognitive decline, communication challenges, and an increased risk of comorbidities, including chronic pain, which is a critical aspect of care. In Scotland, it is estimated that 90,000 people are diagnosed with dementia, 3,000 of whom are aged under 65 years. The Scottish government has been exploring innovative technologies to improve the assessment and management of pain in dementia care.

methodsWe conducted a descriptive online survey with care staff to elicit their perceptions on the use of the digital tool PainChek

resultsPainChek

conclusionsPainChek

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Attitude of Health PersonnelDementiaHealth PersonnelPain ManagementPain MeasurementPerceptionAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedScotlandSurveys and QuestionnairesDementia carePain assessmentPainChek®Scottish care homes

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PMID41318375
PMCPMC12771917

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