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Breakout Session 201 on Wednesday, May 8 @ 1:15-2:15 p.m.

Pain Assessment in Adults Living with Moderate to Severe Dementia: The U.S. PainChek Study

Pain is common among people living with moderate to severe dementia, but inability to self-report means it often goes undetected and untreated.  PainChek was developed as a point-of care app which uses facial recognition technology to detect facial micro expressions indicative of pain.  PainChek also records the presence of pain related behaviors under five additional domains (voice, movement, behavior, activity, and body).  In this observational study, with four LeadingAge Iowa members and one LeadingAge New York member, we compared rater assessments using the PainChek App with rater assessments using the Abbey Pain Scale (APS) both at rest and post movement to determine the validity of the PainChek App and achieve FDA approval in the United States.
  • Discuss the challenges of assessing pain in older adults living with dementia and the benefits of proper pain management.
  • Explore the U.S. study results for PainChek (AI/facial recognition technology) and update the audience of use in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
  • Summarize the experience of the research team and value of study participation.
Kim Bergen-Jackson, PhD, RN-BC, LNHA, FAAN, Administrator, Oaknoll, Iowa City
Dr. Kim Bergen-Jackson has more than 35 years' experience in Gerontological Nursing and currently serves as Administrator at Oaknoll in Iowa City where she has been affiliated for more than 20 years. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work (Aging and Longevity Studies Program) and the College of Nursing at the University of Iowa.  She is involved in various nursing research projects at the state and national level and has spoken extensively on multiple topics. Kim is a graduate of the LeadingAge Larry Minnix Leadership Academy and is the current board chair for LeadingAge Iowa's Board of Directors.

Krissy Gilbreth, SHRM-CP, HR Director, Oaknoll, Iowa City
Krissy Gilbreth is the Human Resources Director at Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City.  Krissy graduated summa cum laude from Columbia Southern University, majoring in Human Resources. She began her career in 2005 with Oaknoll Retirement Residence as the Administrative Assistant in the Health Center. In 2007, Krissy took a position in Minnesota, serving as a Trainer for a large corporation and moved back to the Iowa City area in 2012. Krissy was welcomed back to Oaknoll Retirement Residence where she served as the Human Resources Director for the last 10 years. 

 

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