Dental Pain in Care Homes: Is It a Phenomenon? A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Patricia Schofield Nicole Thomas Ewen McColl Robert Witton

Published in: Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) (2022)

This review demonstrates that there has been very little research into oral health and/or dental pain in adults with dementia. Furthermore, the recommendations have yet to be taken forward. Identifying pain in older adults with dementia remains challenging. There is a need to develop an algorithm in conjunction with care home staff and dental practitioners in order to identify and address the pain associated with dental disease in adults with dementia.

Keyphrases

oral health
pain management
chronic pain
mild cognitive impairment
neuropathic pain
healthcare
cognitive impairment
palliative care
primary care
machine learning
quality improvement
physical activity
spinal cord
postoperative pain
spinal cord injury
long term care
community dwelling