Association between pain and cognitive and daily functional impairment in older institutional residents: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pain is often neglected in disabled older population, especially in Taiwan where the population of institutional residents is rapidly growing. Our study aimed to investigate pain prevalence and associated factors among institutional residents to improve pain assessment and management.

Methods

This nationwide study recruited 5,746 institutional residents in Taiwan between July 2019 and February 2020. Patient self-report was considered the most valid and reliable indicator of pain. A 5-point verbal rating scale was used to measure pain intensity, with a score ranging from 2 to 5 indicating the presence of pain. Associated factors with pain, including comorbidities, functional dependence, and quality of life, were also assessed.

Results

The mean age of the res

SUBMITTER: Wu SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10657596 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature