These large databases are created to collect uniform observational data. They can be used to inform specific clinical and research agendas and may be used in pain prevention.

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Prevention is the most effective approach to reducing and treating pain in IDD populations. For example, regular scans and X-Rays can prevent problems from going undetected. 

Pain Prevention Approaches for Individuals with IDD

Barney, C. C., Andersen, R. D., Defrin, R., Genik, L. M., McGuire, B. E., & Symons, F. J. (2020). Challenges in pain assessment and management among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Pain reports, 5(4), e821. https://doi.org/10.1097/PR9.0000000000000822

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