Assessing the Association of Pain Intensity Scales on Quality of Life in Elderly Patients with Chronic Pain: A Nursing Approach
The findings emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate pain assessment tools that reflect the complex nature of pain in elderly patients. Implementing comprehensive pain assessments like the MPQ can enhance individualized care strategies and potentially improve the QoL in this population. This study underscores the role of nurses in optimizing pain management approaches tailored to the elderly.
Authors
- Mohammed Almutairi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0530-8218)
- Abdulaziz M. Alodhialah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1643-2599)
- Ashwaq A. Almutairi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5597-5860)
Institutions
- King Saud University (SA)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Healthcare
- Published
- 2024-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12202078
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.13
Funders
- King Saud University