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Prevalence and persistent use of analgesic drugs in older adults receiving domiciliary care at baseline-A longitudinal study.

Kjerstin TevikJūratė Šaltytė BenthMarte AarøenMarie Turmo LornstadSverre BerghAnne-Sofie Helvik
Published in: Health science reports (2021)
The prevalence and persistent use of analgesics were high in older adults receiving domiciliary care at baseline and especially in participants with dementia. A holistic approach and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential to effectively assess and treat pain in older adults.
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