Normalizing suffering: A meta-synthesis of experiences of and perspectives on pain and pain management in nursing homes

Vaismoradi, Mojtaba; Skär, Lisa; Söderberg, Siv; Bondas, Terese E.

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Normalizing suffering: A meta-synthesis of experiences of and perspectives on pain and pain management in nursing homes

Mojtaba Vaismoradi, Lisa Skär, Siv Söderberg, Terese E. Bondas

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being, Volume: 11, Issue: 1

Swansea University Author: Mojtaba Vaismoradi

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Older people who live in nursing homes commonly suffer from pain. Therefore, relieving suffering among older people thatstems from pain demands knowledge improvement through an integration of international knowledge. This study aimed tointegrate current international findings and strengthen the unde...

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