Pain in older adults with dementia: Brazilian validation of Pain Intensity Measure for Persons with Dementia (PIMD)
Mariana Foraciepe,
Ana Elisa V. F. Silva,
Thais G. Fares
et al.
Abstract:Background Although there are several ways to assess pain in dementia, there is still a need for tools with better items to assess the presence of pain intensity in these individuals.
Objective To validate to Brazilian version of the “Pain Intensity Measure for Persons with Dementia – PIMD-p.
Methods Older adults, all demented with impaired verbal communication and exposed to potentially painful situations, were selected from an outpatient clinic and long-term care facility (LTCF). The PIMD… Show more
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