R52
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Early-trained group (interventional group). Comprehensive training on pain with implementation of the algorithm for pain assessment in geriatric patients. Demonstration of the characteristics
Sponsors
Bethesda Geriatrische Klinik Ulm,
Akademisches Krankenhaus der Universität Ulm
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All residents, regadless of their cognitive ability
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Missing agreement
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Registration of the diagnostic benefit: rate of recognized patients suffering from pain measured through the number of documented pain patients, documentation forms or conducted pain therapy. Number of identified patients suffering from pain before and 8 weeks after the training. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Registration of the therapeutic benefit: rate of treated patients suffering from pain measured through the number of documented pain therapy. Has there been a change in prescription behaviour? Has there been an increase in prescription rescue medication? Can we observe more patients with sufficient pain treatment (NRS¡Ü4)? Level of pain treated patients before and 8 weeks after the training. || Acceptance and practicability of the algorithm by the carer? Implementation rate? Difficulties in practice? Estimation of the benefit? || Qualitative analysis of the pain therapy. Are there implemented recommendations about an adequate therapy for elderly patients suffer from pain? | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactAlbert Lukas
Bethesda Geriatrische Klinik Ulm, Akademisches Krankenhaus der Universität Ulm
Outcome results
None listed