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| Responding to the pain experiences of people with a learning difficulty and dementia | | Author(s) | Diana Kerr, Colm Cunningham, Heather Wilkinson |
| Corporate Author | Joseph Rowntree Foundation - JRF; Centre for Research on Families and Relationships, University of Edinburgh; Dementia Services Development Centre - DSDC, University of Stirling |
| Publisher | Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, 2006 |
| Pages | 81 pp |
| Source | York Publishing Services, 64 Hallfield Road, Layerthorpe, York YO31 7ZQ. (ISBN-13: 9781859354582) PDF download available - http://www.jrf.org.uk Alternative formats such as large print, Braille, audio tape or disk available from
Communications Department, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, The Homestead, 40 Water End, York YO30 6WP. |
| Keywords | Pain ; Therapy ; Cognitive impairment ; Dementia. |
| Annotation | It is known that amongst people in the general population that have dementia, there is inadequate pain recognition and treatment. This report has identified similar trends in pain management amongst people with a learning difficulty and dementia. To ensure a rigorous examination of their pain care needs, this study took place over a 16-month period (July 2004 to October 2005). The report explores knowledge and practice in relation to pain recognition and management amongst care support staff, general practitioners (GPs), and community learning disability teams (CLDTs). The understanding, experiences and views on pain of people with a learning difficulty and dementia are also examined. The report identifies the dilemmas and obstacles to effective pain management, and reports on examples of good practice. The authors make clear recommendations for practitioners and service providers. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-060613001 B |
| Classmark | CT7: LO: E4: EA |
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