Challenges of assessing pain in people with dementia: a systematised literature review.

Samantha Joyce Bonser
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This systematised literature review explored the challenges faced by healthcare professionals when assessing pain in people with dementia. A comprehensive search of six databases for qualitative studies published between 2018 and 2023, followed by a rigorous study selection, enabled the author to identify six relevant studies. The main challenges identified included communication issues arising from cognitive impairment; difficulties stemming from a lack of experience in dementia care and lack of familiarity with individual patients; and limited awareness and inconsistent use of pain assessment tools. Addressing these barriers through enhanced education and training, clear guidelines and a strengthened commitment to person-centred care is crucial for improving the accuracy of pain assessments in people with dementia and therefore enhancing quality of life in this vulnerable population group.

评估痴呆患者疼痛的挑战:系统的文献综述。
本系统的文献综述探讨了医疗保健专业人员在评估痴呆症患者疼痛时所面临的挑战。作者对2018年至2023年间发表的6个定性研究数据库进行了全面搜索,然后进行了严格的研究选择,从而确定了6项相关研究。确定的主要挑战包括认知障碍引起的沟通问题;由于缺乏痴呆症护理经验和对个别患者缺乏熟悉而造成的困难;意识有限,疼痛评估工具使用不一致。通过加强教育和培训、明确的指导方针和加强对以人为本的护理的承诺来解决这些障碍,对于提高痴呆症患者疼痛评估的准确性,从而提高这一弱势人群的生活质量至关重要。
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