Patterns of opioid use in New Zealand older adults, 2007-2018

CONCLUSIONS: The incidence and prevalence of opioid dispensing increased in New Zealand older adults over time. Monitoring the trends of opioid use in older adults is critical to enable clinicians and policymakers to deliver early interventions to prevent future opioid-related adverse events.PMID:38244213 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13278

Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - January 20, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hoda Fahmy Amy Hai Yan Chan Gary Cheung Andrew Tomlin Kebede Beyene Source Type: research