Aim The aim of this study was to identify barriers to optimal pain management in long-term care (LTC) from a nursing perspective. Method A quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive design was used. Results Patient-related barriers were seen as interfering more often with optimal pain management than organisational-related or caregiver-related barriers. Difficulty assessing pain due to problems with cognition, older patients' inability to complete pain scales and communication difficulties as a result of sensory impairment were common barriers. Conclusion A targeted approach to address the identified barriers would help improve pain management practices in LTC. © 2013 RCN Publishing Ltd.
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Egan, M., & Cornally, N. (2013). Identifying barriers to pain management in long-term care. Nursing Older People, 25(7), 25–31. https://doi.org/10.7748/nop2013.09.25.7.25.e455
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