Browsing University of Manitoba Scholarship by Author "Hadjistavropoulos, Thomas"
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A qualitative investigation of the roles and perspectives of older patients with advanced cancer and their family caregivers in managing pain in the home
McPherson, Christine J; Hadjistavropoulos, Thomas; Devereaux, Alana; Lobchuk, Michelle M (2014-08-08)Abstract Background Pain in advanced cancer is complex and multifaceted. In older patients comorbidities and age-related functional decline add to the difficulties in managing cancer pain. ... -
Cancer-Related Pain in Older Adults Receiving Palliative Care: Patient and Family Caregiver Perspectives on the Experience of Pain
McPherson, Christine J; Hadjistavropoulos, Thomas; Lobchuk, Michelle M; Kilgour, Kelly N (2013-1-1)BACKGROUND: Despite an emphasis on pain management in palliative care, pain continues to be a common problem for individuals with advanced cancer. Many of those affected are older due to the disproportionate incidence of ... -
Pain-related health care costs for long-term care residents
Guliani, Harminder; Hadjistavropoulos, Thomas; Jin, Shan; Lix, Lisa M. (2021-10-14)Abstract Background We tested for differences in direct health care costs among long-term care (LTC) residents age 65 and older with clinically significant pain (CSP) and with ... -
The effects of a long-term care walking program on balance, falls and well-being
Dal Bello-Haas, Vanina PM; Thorpe, Lilian U; Lix, Lisa M; Scudds, Rhonda; Hadjistavropoulos, Thomas (2012-12-18)Abstract Background The effects of a regular and graduated walking program as a stand-alone intervention for individuals in long-term care are unclear. Exercise and fall prevention programs ...