The association between cognitive ability and opioid prescribing in vulnerable older adults with chronic pain in ambulatory care: a secondary data analysis using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey

The association between cognitive ability and opioid prescribing in vulnerable older adults with chronic pain in ambulatory care: a secondary data analysis using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey

Abstract Background Vulnerable older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease or Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (AD/ADRD) and chronic pain generally receive fewer pain medications than individuals without AD/ADRD, especially in nursing homes. Little is known about pain management in older ad...

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Main Authors: Ulrike Muench, Kyung Mi Kim, Zachary Zimmer, Todd B. Monroe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Pain
Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia
Chronic pain
Health services research
Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-023-03133-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-023-03133-w

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