PAINAD

The Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia Scale (PAINAD) is administered by observing the patient for 5 minutes and scoring 5 behaviors using a defined rating system. (Warden et al, 2003)

A PAINAD score of 2 suggests a need for treatment. (Calculation of the score is not included in this app.)

Alternative instruments for patients with major cognitive impairment include:

Yes, the patient has pain
No, the patient has no pain
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