Pain severity and analgesics use in the community-dwelling older population: a drug utilization study from Germany
ConclusionsA significant number of older German adults are affected by high-intensity and disabling chronic pain despite receiving analgesics. Long-term studies are needed to compare the effectiveness and safety of different treatments for chronic pain in older adults.
Source: European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
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