Table 4: Participating in Update Training, Primary Aim and Sufficiency of Pain Management (%)

Variable %
Participating in update training (n= 332)
No 94
Yes 6
The primary aim of post-operative pain management in patients with dementia (n=325)
Complete pain relief 25
Slight pain, which does not prevent normal functioning 67
Reasonable painlessness with slight discomfort 3
Pain relief only at peak periods 2
Sufficiency of post-operative pain management in people with dementia (n=324)
Pain management is sufficient 53
Pain is undertreated 47