Physiological changes from ageing regarding pain perception and its impact on pain management for older adults
Sophie Mullins, Faroakh Hosseini, William Gibson, Miriam Thake
Abstract
Physiological changes that occur during ageing can affect the incidence, experience and treatment of pain in older adults. This article reviews these physiological changes and how they can affect the best approach to management.
Topics & Concepts
AgeingMedicineAffect (linguistics)PerceptionPain managementIncidence (geometry)Pain perceptionGerontologyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationPhysical therapyNeuroscienceInternal medicinePsychologyCommunicationPhysicsOpticsPain Management and Opioid UsePain Mechanisms and TreatmentsPain Management and Placebo Effect