Pain is one of the most common reasons that patients seek medical attention. Chronic pain most often requires a multifactorial approach to management.
In addition to nonpharmacologic therapies, many patients require medications to manage pain.
This vlog covers data home care clinicians can use to understand the impact of pain on vulnerable home care population.
- 64% of patients at start of home care report that they have pain that interferes with activity
- 73% of patients post discharge report moderate to severe pain
- 50% of community dwelling adults report pain that interferes with normal activity
- Almost 30% of patients at start of home care have a diagnosis of chronic pain
