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RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


Human Studies


2021 Mar 22


Age Ageing

The effect of opioids on the cognitive function of older adults: results from the Personality and Total Health through life study.

Authors

Neelamegam M, Zgibor J, Chen H, O'rourke K, Bakour C, Rajaram L, Anstey KJ
Age Ageing. 2021 Mar 22.
PMID: 33755047.

Abstract

chronic pain, a common complaint among older adults, affects physical and mental well-being. While opioid use for pain management has increased over the years, pain management in older adults remains challenging, due to potential severe adverse effects of opioids in this population.