JAMDA
January 23, 2021
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JAMDA
June 27, 2020
Time Trends in Opioid Use by Dementia Severity in Long-Term Care Nursing Home Residents
Current information on opioid use in nursing home residents, particularly those with dementia, is unknown. We examined the temporal trends in opioid use by dementia severity and the association of dementia severity with opioid use in long-term care nursing home residents.
JAMDA
February 26, 2019
Patterns of Opioid Use in the 12 Months Following Geriatric Fragility Fractures: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Fractures of the hip, distal radius, and proximal humerus are common in the Medicare population. This study's objective was to characterize patterns and duration of opioid use, including regional variations in use, after both surgical and nonoperative management.
JAMDA
February 26, 2019
Fourteen-Year Trends in the Use of Psychotropic Medications, Opioids, and Other Sedatives Among Institutionalized Older People in Helsinki, Finland
The use of psychotropic drugs in long-term care (LTC) is very common, despite their known adverse effects. The prevalence of opioid use is growing among older adults. This study aimed to investigate trends in the prevalence of psychotropics, opioids, and sedative load in a LTC setting over a 14-year period...
Podcast
October 7, 2018
AMDA On-The-Go | Opioids and Pain Management in PA/LTC
JAMDA
August 28, 2018
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 behav...
JAMDA
March 2, 2018
Fall-Risk-Increasing Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: III. Others
The use of psychotropic medication and cardiovascular medication has been associated with an increased risk of falling. However, other frequently prescribed medication classes are still under debate as potential risk factors for falls in the older population. The aim of this systematic review and meta-anal...
JAMDA
December 26, 2017
Pain Treatments After Hip Fracture Among Older Nursing Home Residents
To examine the association between use of opioids versus other analgesics with death and functioning after hip fracture in older nursing home (NH) residents.
JAMDA
September 9, 2017
Effects of Legal Access to Cannabis on Scheduled II–V Drug Prescriptions
Co-prescribing of scheduled drugs is endemic in the United Sates, increasing health risks to patients and the burden on healthcare systems.
JAMDA
February 22, 2017
Prevalence of Pain in Nursing Home Residents: The Role of Dementia Stage and Dementia Subtypes
To study pain prevalence, pain type, and its pharmacological treatment in Dutch nursing home residents in relation to dementia subtype and dementia severity.
