Patterns of opioid use in New Zealand older adults, 2007-2018.

Hoda FahmyAmy Hai Yan Chan Gary CheungAndrew TomlinKebede A Beyene

Published in: Australasian journal on ageing (2024)

The incidence and prevalence of opioid dispensing increased in New Zealand older adults over time. Monitoring the trends of opioid use in older adults is critical to enable clinicians and policymakers to deliver early interventions to prevent future opioid-related adverse events.

Keyphrases

physical activity
chronic pain
risk factors
pain management
palliative care
current status