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Pain: The Neglect Issue in Old People's Life Publisher



Noroozian M1 ; Raeesi S2 ; Hashemi R2 ; Khedmat L3, 4 ; Vahabi Z5
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  1. 1. Memory and Behavioral Neurology Division, Department of Psychiatry, Roozbeh Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 606 South Kargar Avenue, Tehran, 1333795914, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Geriatric Medicine, Ziaeian Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Health Management Research Center, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Neurology Division, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Ziaeian Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Aboozar Avenue, Tehran, 1366736511, Iran

Source: Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences Published:2018


Abstract

BACKGROUND: As the elderly population increases dramatically, the chronic age-related disease should be noted. In the elderly, chronic pain is a common health problem. METHODS: This search was performed in 3 databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase). We have reviewed articles related to pain management in the elderly. RESULT: The prevalence of pain in people aged above 60 is twice that in younger people. Pain is estimated to be 45-85 per cent in the elderly. Pain is not a part of the ageing process, but many older people can experience it. Perception of pain can be affected by environmental, emotional, cultural and cognitive factors. Pain in the elderly often remains untreated and misdiagnosed. CONCLUSION: Pain management in elderly needs different approach because of unreported pain in this population, and usually they have multiple problems and comorbidities that complicate evaluation and treatment. © 2018 Maryam Noroozian, Shima Raeesi, Rezvan Hashemi, Leila khedmat, Zahra Vahabi.
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