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Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on Neuropsychological Effects of Long‐Term Use of Opioids in Patients With Chronic Noncancer Pain

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Opioid treatments are often prolonged because of the pathology causing pain. We focused on the cognitive functions in patients with chronic pain treated with opioids. This topic is currently controversial,… Click to show full abstract

Opioid treatments are often prolonged because of the pathology causing pain. We focused on the cognitive functions in patients with chronic pain treated with opioids. This topic is currently controversial, but in practice, the consequences are important in patients’ daily lives, social interactions, working ability, and driving.

Keywords: review meta; systematic review; patients chronic; analysis neuropsychological; neuropsychological effects; meta analysis

Journal Title: Pain Practice
Year Published: 2019

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