Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Persistent Pain Management in Older Adults: A Review.
J Gerontol Nurs
; 42(12): 40-48, 2016 Dec 01.
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ABSTRACT
Management of persistent pain in older adults is challenging given the prevalence of multiple comorbid painful conditions, polypharmacy, age-related changes restricting pharmacological options, and socioeconomic factors. The influences of these factors along with current concern for the use of opioid analgesics highlight the importance of incorporating complementary and integrative medicine approaches. Evidence suggests efficacy and satisfaction with integrating complementary pain management strategies for older adults, especially yoga, massage, and natural products. Nurses and other providers, given their emphasis on holistic care, are in a unique position to lead the transformation of pain management to a patient-centered, self-management style that integrates complementary therapies. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 42(12), 40-48.].
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Terapias Complementares
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Medicina Integrativa
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Dor Crônica
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Manejo da Dor
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En
Ano de publicação:
2016
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