A systematic review of the evidence for the efficacy of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain in community-dwelling older adults.
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afz175
Abstract: INTRODUCTION the ageing global population and concomitant increase in the use of opioid analgesia have highlighted the need to evaluate the effectiveness of opioids for chronic pain in older people. METHODS a systematic review of… read more here.
Keywords: chronic non; cancer pain; opioids chronic; evidence ... See more keywords
Efficacy and safety of strong opioids for chronic non-cancer pain and chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analyses.
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DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002423
Abstract: ABSTRACT In recent years, long-term prescribing and use of strong opioids for chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) has increased in high-income countries. Yet existing uncertainties, controversies and differing recommendations make the rationale for prolonged opioid use… read more here.
Keywords: efficacy safety; strong opioids; opioids chronic; pain ... See more keywords
Interventions for physician prescribers of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain: protocol for an overview of systematic reviews
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-060964
Abstract: Introduction Interventions targeting behaviours of physician prescribers of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain have been introduced to combat the opioid crisis. Systematic reviews have evaluated effects of specific interventions (eg, prescriber education, prescription drug monitoring… read more here.
Keywords: systematic reviews; prescribers opioids; chronic non; physician prescribers ... See more keywords