Opioid Prescribing Behavior in Long-Term Geriatric Care in the Netherlands

Pain is a highly prevalent problem in older adults and dying patients. Opioids are the main analgesic for moderate to severe pain in these patients. Different properties of various opioids can make them more or less suitable for this specific population. We therefore aim to explore opioid prescribing behavior in a group of physicians specialized in long-term geriatric care and to identify factors that are taken into account when selecting a specific opioid for treatment of pain in older patients and patients in the dying phase.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - August 28, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Mark J.M. Martens, Daisy J.A. Janssen, Jos M.G.A. Schols, Marieke H.J. van den Beuken-van Everdingen Tags: Original Study Source Type: research