Raising Awareness on Pain Management in Dementia Care
Evidence and aims related to the under-recognition and undertreatment of pain in individuals with dementia are highlighted. Strategies to raise awareness among staff, reduce patient distress, and receive positive feedback are discussed. Plans for future evaluation, advocacy, training programs, and guidance development are outlined for promoting this approach locally and nationally.
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Julie Willoughby Consultant Nurse Dementia Services Mobile: 07770800959 Email: j.willoughby@nhs.net
THE PROBLEM. Evidence from research and clinical practice reveals that pain is often under recognised and under treated in people with dementia. AIMS . Raise awareness and understanding amongst staff in relation to pain in dementia care. Reduce unnecessary discomfort and distress for patients with dementia.
RESULTS. Positive feedback locally and nationally Case Studies
WHAT NEXT? Quantitative evaluation of effect in clinical practice Further qualitative evidence of positive outcomes Continue to advocate the approach through clinical practice Continue to include the approach in Dementia Training Programmes Development of a package for family & informal carers Development of Dementia Friendly Prescribing Guidance Promote the approach locally and nationally
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