Tools for Practice

PACSLAC: The Pain Assessment Checklist

Description:

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.

Author(s):

S. Fuchs-Lacelle & T. Hadjistavropoulos