Assessing Pain in Older Adults. Issue 12 (December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Horgas, Ann L.; Bruckenthal, Patricia; Chen, Shaoshuai; Herr, Keela A.; Young, Heather M.; Fishman, Scott
• Is Part Of: American journal of nursing. Volume 122:Issue 12(2022)
• Page Start: 42
• Page End: 48
• Publication Date: 2022-12
• Subjects: Nursing -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 610.7305
• DOI: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000904092.01070.20
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0002-936X

Abstract

Abstract : This article is part of a series, Supporting Family Caregivers: No Longer Home Alone, published in collaboration with the AARP Public Policy Institute. Results of focus groups, conducted as part of the AARP Public Policy Institute's No Longer Home Alone video project, supported evidence that family caregivers aren't given the information they need to manage the complex care regimens of family members. This series of articles and accompanying videos aims to help nurses provide caregivers with the tools they need to manage their family member's health care at home. This new group of articles provides practical information nurses can share with family caregivers of persons living with pain. To use this series, nurses should read the articles first, so they understand how best to help family caregivers. Then they can refer caregivers to the informational tear sheet— Information for Family Caregivers —and instructional videos, encouraging them to ask questions. For additional information, see Resources for Nurses . Abstract : This article—part of a series published in collaboration with the AARP Public Policy Institute—discusses how nurses can teach family caregivers to recognize and document the care recipient's pain at home in order to optimize pain treatment and outcomes.