Exploring the barriers to identification of chronic pain in people with learning disabilities.

Why you should read this article: • To be aware that chronic pain in people with learning disabilities may be under-recognised • To understand the barriers to identification of chronic pain in people with learning disabilities • To recognise the need for increased learning disability awareness among...

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Publicado en:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 28; no. 4; pp. 12 - 18
Autor principal: Whiteman, Emma Lucia
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) Aug2025
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          Chronic Pain Diagnosis
          Learning Disorders Complications
          Nursing Practice
          Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
          Pain Measurement Methods
          Pain Management Methods
          Health Inequities
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          Health Services Needs and Demand
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          Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
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      ab: Why you should read this article: • To be aware that chronic pain in people with learning disabilities may be under-recognised • To understand the barriers to identification of chronic pain in people with learning disabilities • To recognise the need for increased learning disability awareness among all healthcare staff to improve identification of chronic pain. Despite the relatively high incidence of chronic pain in the general population, there is a lack of research into its prevalence in people with learning disabilities. People with learning disabilities have greater exposure to some of the risk factors for developing chronic pain than the general population and experience health inequalities. The combination of these factors suggests that chronic pain in this population may go undetected. Barriers to conducting research with people with learning disabilities and challenges in identifying pain in this population increase the risk of under-identification of chronic pain. This article examines some of these barriers and considers the implications for nursing practice and healthcare services in improving identification of chronic pain in people with learning disabilities.
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