Effects of play activities program for nursing home residents with dementia on pain and psychological well‐being: Cluster randomized controlled trial

The prevalence of chronic pain among nursing home residents with dementia is high. This present study aimed to explore the effectiveness of a play activities program among nursing home residents with dementia.

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