Rheumatic diseases in the elderly: assessing chronic pain

• Published in: Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America Vol. 33; no. 1; p. 109
• Main Authors: Charette, Susan L, Ferrell, Bruce A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2007
• Subjects: Chronic Disease; Cognition Disorders - epidemiology; Comorbidity; Humans; Pain - diagnosis; Pain - epidemiology; Pain - etiology; Pain - physiopathology; Pain - psychology; Pain Measurement; Physical Examination; Rheumatic Diseases - complications

This article discusses the assessment of chronic pain in older patients. First, the epidemiology and impact of chronic pain in the elderly are addressed. Next, common barriers to pain assessment are reviewed. An effective approach to pain assessment in the older patient is described, including the i...