Outpatient opioid prescribing by Alzheimer’s diagnosis among older adults with pain in United States

Outpatient opioid prescribing by Alzheimer’s diagnosis among older adults with pain in United States

Abstract Objective To examine opioid prescribing practices for pain in older adults with and without Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). Methods This cross-sectional study used National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey data (2014–2016, and 2018). Adults aged ≥ 50 years with pain were ana...

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Main Authors: Yinan Huang, Rajender R Aparasu, Tyler J Varisco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Opioid prescribing
Older adults
Pain management
Prescribing pattern
Alzheimer’s diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04115-6

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