Temporal Trends in Analgesic Use in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Systematic Review of International Prescribing.

Francesca L La FrenaisRachel BedderVictoria VickerstaffPatrick StoneElizabeth L Sampson

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2017)

Worldwide, use of opioids and acetaminophen has increased in LTC residents. Research is needed to explore whether this reflects appropriate pain management for LTC residents and if PRN medication is used effectively.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
primary care
adverse drug
healthcare
neuropathic pain
liver injury
anti inflammatory
emergency department
drug induced
electronic health record