Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Nov 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialExploring oral literacy in communication with hospice caregivers.
Low oral literacy has been identified as a barrier to pain management for informal caregivers who receive verbal instructions on pain medication and pain protocols. ⋯ As the grade level of talk with caregivers and hospice teams increased, associated caregiver anxiety increased. Caregivers with higher anxiety also experienced greater difficulty in understanding pain medication and its management. Specific adjustments that hospice teams can make to improve caregiver experiences are identified.