Determinants of long-term opioid prescribing in an urban population: A cross-sectional study.

Michael NaughtonPatrick RedmondStevo DurbabaMark AshworthMariam Molokhia

Published in: British journal of clinical pharmacology (2022)

LTOP was significantly higher in those aged ≥75 years, with multimorbidity or specific LTCs: SCD, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, depression and multiple sclerosis. These characteristics may enable the design of targeted interventions to reduce LTOP.

Keyphrases

rheumatoid arthritis
multiple sclerosis
physical activity
primary care
disease activity
chronic pain
pain management
depressive symptoms
cancer therapy
sleep quality
interstitial lung disease
ankylosing spondylitis
white matter
risk factors
knee osteoarthritis
drug delivery