Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on the management of pain in older people – a summary report

Dunham, Margaret; Schofield, Patricia; Knaggs, Roger

doi:10.1177/2049463720976155

Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on the management of pain in older people – a summary report

Dunham, Margaret; Schofield, Patricia; Knaggs, Roger

Authors

Margaret Dunham

Patricia Schofield

Professor ROGER KNAGGS Roger.Knaggs@nottingham.ac.uk
PROFESSOR OF PAIN MANAGEMENT

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study is to develop an update of the evidence-based guidelines for the management of pain in older people. Design: Review of evidence since 2010 using a systematic and consensus approach is performed. Results: Recognition of the type of pain and routine assessment of pain should inform the use of specific environmental, behavioural and pharmacological interventions. Individualised care plans and analgesic protocols for specific clinical situations, patients and health care settings can be developed from these guidelines. Conclusion: Management of pain must be considered as an important component of the health care provided to all people, regardless of their chronological age or severity of illness. By clearly outlining areas where evidence is not available, these guidelines may also stimulate further research. To use the recommended therapeutic approaches, clinicians must be familiar with adverse effects of treatment and the potential for drug interactions.

Citation

Dunham, M., Schofield, P., & Knaggs, R. (2022). Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on the management of pain in older people – a summary report. British Journal of Pain, 16(1), 6-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/2049463720976155

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Oct 29, 2020
Online Publication Date	Dec 7, 2020
Publication Date	Feb 1, 2022
Deposit Date	May 13, 2021
Publicly Available Date	May 17, 2021
Journal	British Journal of Pain
Print ISSN	2049-4637
Electronic ISSN	2049-4645
Publisher	SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	16
Issue	1
Pages	6-13
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1177/2049463720976155
Keywords	Older people, pain, best practice guidelines
Public URL	https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/5141807
Publisher URL	https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2049463720976155