Role of Emerging Technologies in Geriatric Pain Management

Rachael Elizabeth Docking

doi:10.1016/j.cger.2016.06.011

Role of Emerging Technologies in Geriatric Pain Management

Clin Geriatr Med. 2016 Nov;32(4):787-795. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2016.06.011. Epub 2016 Sep 3.

Author

Rachael Elizabeth Docking¹

Affiliation

¹ Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Anglia Ruskin University, London, 4th Floor William Harvey Building, Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford Essex, CM1 1SQ, UK. Electronic address: rachael.docking@anglia.ac.uk.

PMID: 27741970
DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2016.06.011

Abstract

This article provides a brief overview of the challenges and opportunities of new technologies in the area of geriatric pain management. It also reviews emerging evidence to demonstrate the role technology may play in improving and advancing assessment and management of pain in older adults.

Keywords: Apps; Older adults; Pain assessment; Pain management; Technology; mHealth.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Chronic Pain / diagnosis
Chronic Pain / therapy*
Geriatric Assessment / methods*
Humans
Nursing Assessment / methods*
Pain Management / methods*
Pain Measurement / methods*