Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Persistent Pain Management in Older Adults: A Review.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2016
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.].
Volume
42
Issue
12
First Page
40
Last Page
48
ISSN
0098-9134
Published In/Presented At
Bruckenthal, P., Marino, M. A., & Snelling, L. (2016). Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Persistent Pain Management in Older Adults: A Review. Journal of gerontological nursing, 42(12), 40–48. https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20161110-08
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
27898135
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article