Algoplus accurately detected pain in depressed and/or dementia patients; and was sensitive to change after pain treatment. WHAT DOES THIS STUDY ADD?: Algoplus accurately detects pain in depressed and/or demented patients. A cut-off score of 2 accurately detects the need for pain management in these populations. Algoplus is sensitive to change after treating pain.
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