The effectiveness, suitability, and sustainability of non-pharmacological methods of managing pain in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review

Abstract Background Pain is common in older adults. To maintain their quality of life and promote healthy ageing in the community, it is important to lower their pain levels. Pharmacological pain management has been shown to be effective in older adults. However, as drugs can have various side effec...

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Main Authors: Shuk Kwan Tang, Mimi Mun Yee Tse, Sau Fong Leung, Theofanis Fotis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7831-9