Chronic Pain Self-Management Strategies for Older Adults: An Integrative Review
Thaiany Pedrozo Campos Antunes,
Fernanda Golçalves Jardim,
Cláudia Inês Pelegrini de Oliveira Abreu
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Due to the complex nature of chronic pain, especially in older adults, a biopsychosocial approach is more effective than an isolated approach for its management. Furthermore, when patients are actively engaged in their pain management, they are more likely to be successful than relying totally on others. Objective: To analyze the self-management strategies currently used by older adults with chronic pain. Method: An integrative review was conducted through seven online databases, searching for sc… Show more
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