Evidence for accuracy of pain assessment and painkillers utilization in neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia in Calabria region, Italy

Evidence for accuracy of pain assessment and painkillers utilization in neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia in Calabria region, Italy

During the clinical course of dementia, beside cognitive impairment and memory loss, a very complex challenge is posed by the neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPSs). Accurate evaluation and treatment of pain impacts positively the agitation of demented patients aged ≥ 65 years. To gather information on th...

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Main Authors: Damiana Scuteri, Maria Roberta Garreffa, Stefania Esposito, Giacinto Bagetta, Maria Diana Naturale, Maria Tiziana Corasaniti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Neural Regeneration Research
Subjects:
Alzheimer′s disease; dementia; neuropsychiatric symptoms; pain; appropriate prescriptions; aromatherapy; opioids; α2δ-1 ligands
Online Access:http://www.nrronline.org/article.asp?issn=1673-5374;year=2018;volume=13;issue=9;spage=1619;epage=1621;aulast=Scuteri

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