“I feel so stupid because I can’t give a proper answer…” How older adults describe chronic pain: a qualitative study

“I feel so stupid because I can’t give a proper answer…” How older adults describe chronic pain: a qualitative study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Over 50% of older adults experience chronic pain. Poorly managed pain threatens independent functioning, limits social activities and detrimentally affects emotional wellbeing. Yet, chronic pain is not fully understood from older adu...

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Main Authors: Clarke Amanda, Anthony Geraldine, Gray Denise, Jones Derek, McNamee Paul, Schofield Patricia, Smith Blair H, Martin Denis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Older adults
Ageing
Qualitative research
Stories
Metaphors
Chronic pain
Community
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/12/78

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