Opioids in geriatric units in 14 Belgian hospitals: prevalence, dosage and associated factors

Opioids in geriatric units in 14 Belgian hospitals: prevalence, dosage and associated factors

AbstractIntroduction: Adverse effects of opioids are common among older individuals, and undertreatment as well as overuse can be an issue. Epidemiological data on opioid use in older individuals are available, but scarce in hospitalized patients.Aims: The aim of this study is to examine the one-day...

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Main Authors: Wim Henri Janssens, Nele J. Van Den Noortgate, Veerle Mouton, Peter Desmet, Katrien Van Puyvelde, Elke Steen, Caroline Maere, Katlijn Van Mulders, Eva De Raes, Julien Dekoninck, Celine Kympers, Bart Werbrouck, Jozefien Delaere, Ruth D. Piers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Annals of Medicine
Subjects:
Geriatric unit
older adults
opioids
pharmacoepidemiology
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/07853890.2024.2310132

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