Feasibility and Effectiveness of Pain Management Implementation
Author Information
Author(s): McPherson Rachel
Primary Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Hypothesis
All components of the intervention would be delivered and the goals established by each community would be achieved as expected or greater than expected.
Conclusion
The intervention components were delivered as intended, and there was significant improvement in pain assessments and a decrease in the percentage of residents on opioids.
Supporting Evidence
- The intervention components were delivered as intended.
- There was significant improvement in appropriate pain assessments.
- There was a decrease in the percentage of residents on opioids.
Takeaway
This study tested a new way to manage pain for older adults, and it showed that the program worked well and helped reduce the use of strong pain medications.
Methodology
This was a pragmatic trial evaluating the delivery and enactment of the Pain-CPG-EIT intervention.
Limitations
No identifiable data was obtained on residents.
Participant Demographics
Participants had a mean age of 70, over half were male, the majority were Black, Non-Hispanic, not married, and had at least a high school education.
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