PACSLAC: The Pain Assessment Checklist

Author(s) S. Fuchs-Lacelle & T. Hadjistavropoulos
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Used to screen for pain in older adults who have dementia or other cognitive impairment with a limited ability to communicate.

Reference: 
Fuchs-Lacelle, S. & Hadjistavropoulos, T. (2004).  Development and preliminary validation of the pain assessment checklist for seniors with limited ability to communicate (PACSLAC). Pain Management Nursing, 5(1), 37-49.


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