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Pain in Dementia
By
Stefan Lautenbacher, PhD
, Physiological Psychology, Univer-
sity of Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany, and
Stephen J. Gibson, PhD,
Professor, Deputy Director, National Ageing Research Institute, Royal
Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-3213-4 / (US$96.00 / £77.00 / €89.00) Worldwide
Approx. 336 pp. / Approx. 27 Illus. / 12 in Full Color / Approx. 35 Tables / 7 x 10 / February 2017
DESCRIPTION
A high percentage of patients with dementia experience de-
bilitating pain. Untreated, it can result in mental and physical
impairment; a higher frequency of neuropsychiatric symptoms
such as agitation, depression, and sleep problems; and adverse events such as falls, hallucination,
and even death. With the help of
Pain in Dementia,
you can learn new ways to give these patients
a better quality of life
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A multidisciplinary team of leading experts navigates the complex clinical
challenges associated with pain among these patients. They identify the sources of pain, even in pa-
tients who have trouble communicating, and recommend the most effective pain treatment options.
FEATURES
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Diagnose pain using today’s best methods
, including self-report measures, observer ratings,
psychophysical and behavioral pain analysis, and more.
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Avoid inappropriate use of pain medication
through coverage of pharmacologic and non-
pharmacologic management options, including exercise and physical therapy, psychological
approaches, placebo analgesia, and palliative care.
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Understand the current knowledge gaps
and join the search for better solutions.
MEDICAL
Pain Management
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