INS NYC 2024 Program

Poster	Poster Session 05 Program Schedule 02/15/2024 02:30 pm - 03:45 pm Room: Shubert Complex (Posters 1-60) Poster Session 05: Neuropsychiatry \| Addiction/Dependence \| Stress/Coping \| Emotional/Social Processes Final Abstract #13 Self-Reported Pain and Pain Observations in People with Korsakoff’s Syndrome: A Pilot Study Janice Bidesie, Korsakoff Centre of Expertise Slingedael, Rotterdam, Netherlands Erik Oudman, Korsakoff Centre of Expertise Slingedael, Rotterdam, Netherlands Category: Neuropsychiatry/Psychopharmacology Keyword 1: alcohol Keyword 2: Korsakoff's syndrome/Wernicke’s encephalopathy Keyword 3: quality of life Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate self-reported pain as well as pain behavior observations reported by nursing staff. In total, 38 people diagnosed with KS residing in a long-term care facility for KS participated in this research Participants and Methods: A cohort of 38 participants, all bearing a confirmed diagnosis of KS, became the focal point of this research endeavor. To comprehensively capture the intricacies of pain within this population, a battery of assessment tools was deployed. Specifically, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Pain Assessment in Impaired Cognition (PAIC-15), Rotterdam Elderly Pain Observation Scale (REPOS), and the McGill Pain Questionnaire–Dutch Language Version (MPQ-DLV) were employed to quantify both self-reported and observation-based assessments of pain in KS. Results: Our findings unveiled a stark disparity between self-reported pain levels and the assessments provided by healthcare professionals. Notably, individuals with KS reported significantly lower pain levels compared to the evaluations of their caregivers. Of particular interest were the outcomes of the PAIC-15, where the emotional expression dimension demonstrated the highest pain scores. A noteworthy observation from our study was the lack of concordance between the self-reported pain assessments and those conducted by healthcare professionals. Conclusions: our investigation into pain perception in the context of KS has illuminated a previously unexplored facet of this complex disorder. The incongruity between self-reported and professional assessments of pain levels within this population suggests a need for heightened awareness and refined assessment methodologies. This incongruity also invites a reconsideration of the role of pain in the manifestation of neuropsychiatric symptoms in KS. In light of these findings, we advocate for a more nuanced and holistic approach to managing neuropsychiatric symptoms in individuals with KS, acknowledging the possible underreporting of pain as a latent contributor to their clinical presentation. Our results stand as an important milestone in understanding the multifaceted nature of pain perception in KS, with implications for both clinical practice and future research endeavors.

Poster

02/15/2024
02:30 pm - 03:45 pm
Room: Shubert Complex (Posters 1-60)

Poster Session 05: Neuropsychiatry | Addiction/Dependence | Stress/Coping | Emotional/Social Processes

Final Abstract #13

Self-Reported Pain and Pain Observations in People with Korsakoff’s Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Janice Bidesie, Korsakoff Centre of Expertise Slingedael, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Erik Oudman, Korsakoff Centre of Expertise Slingedael, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Category: Neuropsychiatry/Psychopharmacology

Keyword 1: alcohol
Keyword 2: Korsakoff's syndrome/Wernicke’s encephalopathy
Keyword 3: quality of life

Objective:

The aim of this study was to investigate self-reported pain as well as pain behavior observations reported by nursing staff. In total, 38 people diagnosed with KS residing in a long-term care facility for KS participated in this research

Participants and Methods:

A cohort of 38 participants, all bearing a confirmed diagnosis of KS, became the focal point of this research endeavor. To comprehensively capture the intricacies of pain within this population, a battery of assessment tools was deployed. Specifically, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Pain Assessment in Impaired Cognition (PAIC-15), Rotterdam Elderly Pain Observation Scale (REPOS), and the McGill Pain Questionnaire–Dutch Language Version (MPQ-DLV) were employed to quantify both self-reported and observation-based assessments of pain in KS.

Results:

Our findings unveiled a stark disparity between self-reported pain levels and the assessments provided by healthcare professionals. Notably, individuals with KS reported significantly lower pain levels compared to the evaluations of their caregivers. Of particular interest were the outcomes of the PAIC-15, where the emotional expression dimension demonstrated the highest pain scores. A noteworthy observation from our study was the lack of concordance between the self-reported pain assessments and those conducted by healthcare professionals.

Conclusions:

our investigation into pain perception in the context of KS has illuminated a previously unexplored facet of this complex disorder. The incongruity between self-reported and professional assessments of pain levels within this population suggests a need for heightened awareness and refined assessment methodologies. This incongruity also invites a reconsideration of the role of pain in the manifestation of neuropsychiatric symptoms in KS. In light of these findings, we advocate for a more nuanced and holistic approach to managing neuropsychiatric symptoms in individuals with KS, acknowledging the possible underreporting of pain as a latent contributor to their clinical presentation. Our results stand as an important milestone in understanding the multifaceted nature of pain perception in KS, with implications for both clinical practice and future research endeavors.