The effect of opioids on the cognitive function of older adults: Results from the Personality and Total Health through life study
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Neelamegam, Malinee; Zgibor, Janice; Chen, Henian; O'rourke, Kathleen; Bakour, Chighaf; Anstey, Kaarin
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Background: 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. Objective: We examined the association between opioid use, and changes in cognitive function of older adults. Design: Prospective study. Setting: Community dwelling older adults. Subjects: Study...[Show more]
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Date published: | 2021 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/313750 |
Source: | Age and Ageing |
DOI: | 10.1093/ageing/afab048 |
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