Ando C, Kanno Y, Uchida O, Nashiki E, Kosuge N, Ogawa A. Pain management in community-dwelling older adults with moderate-to-severe dementia.
Int J Palliat Nurs 2021;
27:158-166. [PMID:
34038176 DOI:
10.12968/ijpn.2021.27.3.158]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
This study explored visiting nurses' knowledge and beliefs regarding pain management in community-dwelling older adults with moderate-to-severe dementia.
METHODS
A cross-sectional study design was used to collect data in 2019. A questionnaire was mailed to nursing managers at 1037 home-visiting nursing stations in Japan.
FINDINGS
The final analysis included 230 responses. The mean score on the knowledge and belief statements was 14 out of a possible 18, and respondents with more pain management training obtained a higher total score on knowledge than those without such training (p<.001). More than 95% indicated that they needed training on pain management for older adults with dementia.
CONCLUSION
Visiting nurses in Japan require training in pain management for older adults with moderate-to-severe dementia. Despite its usefulness, the current pain management training programme should be improved to enable visiting nurses to manage dementia patients' pain more confidently.
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