Implementing Pain Management Approaches Among Patients With Dementia in an Acute Hospital Setting: A Scoping Review

Key Points

• The review aims to identify and evaluate pain management approaches used for dementia patients in acute hospital settings.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature
• Analyzed various pain management strategies
• Focused on interventions implemented in hospitals
• Identified gaps in current pain management practices for dementia patients
• Highlighted the need for tailored interventions to improve pain outcomes
• Reported variability in approaches across different hospital settings