Citation

Pisa H. Vertex 2010; 21(92): 291-297.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Polemos)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21188317

Abstract

Identifying pain in old people is very important, because it modifies daily life and functional performance, and it increases dependence from others. It may be expressed not only as a sensitive experience but also as psychological disorders. It interferes with cognitive area and it is a risk factor for suicide. The subject is considered from a multidimensional approach: in the diagnosis of pain in the interview and as a psychiatric evaluation in other medical areas.

Language: es

Keywords

Humans; Aged; Pain; Pain Measurement; Geriatrics