Table 3.
Pain Medications and Nondrug Therapies Received by Participants in the Previous Week (n = 205)
| Medication/Treatment | Severe Cognitive Impairment (N = 166) | Moderate Cognitive Impairment (N = 31) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen | 137 (84) | 23 (74) | 167 (83) |
| Opioids | 52 (32) | 9 (29) | 65 (32) |
| NSAIDs | 12 (7) | 4 (13) | 16 (8) |
| Adjuvant | 26 (16) | 3 (10) | 32 (16) |
| Nondrug treatment | 5 (3) | 1 (3) | 6 (3) |
| No pain therapy | 15 (9) | 6 (19) | 21 (10)a |
Note. Data are given as number (percentage) of each group.
Abbreviation: NSAID, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
a
A total of 3 of 21 had no pain per pain expert; thus, 18 of 205, or 8.8%, of residents with pain had no pain therapy administered in the previous week.