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Assessing and Managing Pain in Patients with Limited Communication Abilities
Assessing and Managing Pain in Patients with Limited Communication Abilities
Date: 26/10/2026 Time: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers:
- Helena Lydon, Dr - National University of Ireland, Galway, UK
- Ruth Defrin, Professor - University of Tel Aviv
- David Moore, PhD - University of Liverpool
- Adrienne Harvey, PhD. M.Physio (Paeds). B.App.Sc (Physio) - Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)
- Yenisel Cruz-Almeida, MSPH, PhD - University of Florida
- Keela Herr, PhD, RN, AGSF, FGSA, FUSASP, FAAN - University of Iowa
- Stefan Lautenbacher, Prof. Dr. - University of Bamberg, University of Augsburg
- Miriam Kunz, Prof. Dr. - University of Augsburg
Description:
This is a combined symposium of The Special Interest Group on Pain in Older Persons in conjunction with the Special Interest Group on Pain in People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
It offers a comprehensive overview of current approaches and essential modifications for assessing and managing pain in individuals with limited verbal communication, such as those with dementia, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), cerebral palsy, or autism.
It begins with a foundational overview of the adaptations required to ensure effective pain assessment and treatment in these populations. The session will cover clinical assessment strategies, including both self-report (where possible) and observational tools as well as discuss the role of artificial intelligence, with practical demonstrations of validated scales and training modules.
The symposium will also introduce the application of Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) across multiple groups, demonstrating how this method can be adapted to individuals with limited verbal communication.
Finally, the critical role of caregivers in recognizing and managing pain will be addressed and be discussed, emphasizing how their involvement can enhance clinical outcomes in individuals with limited verbal communication.
It offers a comprehensive overview of current approaches and essential modifications for assessing and managing pain in individuals with limited verbal communication, such as those with dementia, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), cerebral palsy, or autism.
It begins with a foundational overview of the adaptations required to ensure effective pain assessment and treatment in these populations. The session will cover clinical assessment strategies, including both self-report (where possible) and observational tools as well as discuss the role of artificial intelligence, with practical demonstrations of validated scales and training modules.
The symposium will also introduce the application of Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) across multiple groups, demonstrating how this method can be adapted to individuals with limited verbal communication.
Finally, the critical role of caregivers in recognizing and managing pain will be addressed and be discussed, emphasizing how their involvement can enhance clinical outcomes in individuals with limited verbal communication.
Assessing and Managing Pain in Patients with Limited Communication Abilities
Description
Session Type: SIG Symposia
Room: Meeting Room 222-223
26/10/2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM