Non-pharmacological interventions for managing pain in community-dwelling older adults
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Pain is a complex and common issue within older adults. This complexity can be a direct result of comorbidities and the subsequent polypharmacy. The effective control of pain in older adults needs more than just pharmacological management. Non-pharmacological interventions have been demonstrated to be beneficial when combined with pain medications. This commentary critically appraises a systematic review that examines the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for the management of pain in community dwelling older adults.
2017 ◽
Vol 40
(3)
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pp. 141-158
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2018 ◽
Vol 26
(2)
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pp. 304-326
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2019 ◽
Vol 20
(4)
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pp. 309-315
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