Respuesta a las experiencias de dolor de las personas con dificultades de aprendizaje y demencia

The dilemmas and obstacles to effective pain management were explored. It was found that the pain experiences and management of people with a learning disability who have dementia mirrored findings in the general population. The research did, however, identify extra and compounding issues in relation to people with a learning disability. Drawing on this research this article outlines recommendations for practitioners and service providers and discusses the key lessons for responding more effectively to pain in people with Down's syndrome and dementia.