Identifying Residents Who May Benefit from an Analgesic Review: Applying Analgesic Indicators in Residential Aged Care Services.

Laura A DowdAmanda J CrossShin J LiauAgathe D JadczakRenuka VisvanathanFelicity C VealJ Simon Bell

Published in: Drugs & aging (2023)

Up to one in three residents may benefit from a review of their analgesic regimen, including 1 in 13 who may benefit from a specific review of their opioid regimen. Analgesic indicators represent a new approach to target analgesic stewardship interventions.

Keyphrases

neuropathic pain
anti inflammatory
healthcare
palliative care
pain management
physical activity
air pollution
affordable care act
quality improvement
acute care