Better equipping healthcare professionals in pain management of people with dementia

Authors

Hui Chen Chang, University of WollongongFollow
Vanathy David, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health DistrictFollow
Nicole Britten, University of WollongongFollow
Loren de Vries, Southern NSW Local Health DistrictFollow

RIS ID

120099

Publication Details

Chang, H., David, V. A., Britten, N. & De Vries, L. (2018). Better equipping healthcare professionals in pain management of people with dementia. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 25 (7), 41-41.

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Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation

Abstract

Pain management for individuals living with a dementia is one area of nursing care which needs better management. As a dementia progresses, verbal language skills can deteriorate and individuals rely more on non-verbal ways of communicating.