Frequencies of indications for the use of the REPOS
| Patients unable to self-report pain intensity total) | 88 (100%) |
| Due to aphasia | 41 (46.6%) |
| Due to confusion/delirium | 15 (17.0%) |
| Due to language barrier | 14 (15.9%) |
| Due to a combination | 18 (20.5%) |
| Aphasia and confusion | 6 (6.8%) |
| Aphasia and language barrier | 6 (6.8%) |
| Confusion and language barrier | 5 (5.7%) |
| Aphasia, confusion and language barrier | 1 (1.1%) |
| Duration of communication disorder (days) | 3.5 (1.0–35.0) |
| REPOS measurements required (per patient) | 4 (1–35) |
REPOS, Rotterdam Elderly Pain Observation Scale.