There are an estimated 35 million people with dementia across the world, of whom 50%
experience regular pain. Despite this, current assessment and treatment of pain in this …

Objectives The burden of pain in nursing home residents is substantial; unfortunately, many
times it goes undiagnosed and is inadequately treated. To improve identification of pain in …

Aims and objectives To explore hospice, acute care and nursing home nurses' experiences
of pain management for people with advanced dementia in the final month of life. To identify …

Objective To determine continuing medical education (CME) course participants' use of
social media (SM) and their attitudes about the value of SM for enhancing CME education …

Background Accurate reporting on sex and gender in health research is integral to ensuring
that health interventions are safe and effective. In Canada and internationally, governments …

Oligoanalgesia is defined as failure to provide analgesia in patients with acute pain.
Treatment of pain in emergencies, critical care and perioperatively may influence patient …

Background Observational pain tools (OPTs) are widely recommended in health care
policies, clinical guidelines, and recommendations for pain assessment and management …

Abstract Background Internationally, 2–5% of people live in residential or nursing homes,
many with multi-morbidities, including severe cognitive impairment. Pain is frequently …

Purpose Continuing professional development (CPD) is an approach for health
professionals to preserve and expand their knowledge, skills, and performance, and can …

Abstract Background Among Canadian residents living in long-term care (LTC) facilities, and
especially among those with limited ability to communicate due to dementia, pain remains …