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Pain Management in the Nursing Home PDF Print E-mail
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Vol XVII, May `06
Pain is common in the nursing home setting; estimates of the prevalence range from 45% to 80%. Although disorders that can cause chronic pain become more common with increasing age, pain itself is not a normal part of aging and can have a detrimental impact on quality of life. As a result, recognizing and managing pain in this population is imperative.

Despite its prevalence, and the importance of managing it, pain is often under-recognized and under treated in the nursing home.
 
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