Nursing Staff Knowledge and Beliefs about Pain in Elderly Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
BACKGROUND: Aging is known to be associated with a high prevalence (up to 80%) of persistent pain among residents of nursing homes. However, even with high pain prevalence rates, nursing home residents are at risk for undertreatment. Knowledge deficits and beliefs among nurses influence staff behavi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2007-01-01
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| Series: | Pain Research and Management |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2007/518484 |