Polypharmacy and Excessive Polypharmacy Among Persons Living with Chronic Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Prevalence and Associated Factors.

Ghita ZahlanGwenaëlle De Clifford Faugère Hermine Lore Nguena Nguefack Line Guénette M Gabrielle PagéLucie BlaisAnais Lacasse

Published in: Journal of pain research (2023)

Polypharmacy is the rule rather than the exception among persons living with chronic pain. Close monitoring and evaluation of the different medications used are important for all persons, especially those with limited access to care.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
risk factors
adverse drug
healthcare
palliative care
physical activity
quality improvement
emergency department
weight gain