The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible influence of oral opioids, pain and
performance status on some aspects of psychomotor function and cognition in cancer …

The study investigated neuropsychological performance in chronic nonmalignant pain
patients receiving long-term oral opioid therapy. Forty patients treated solely with regular …

Psychomotor and cognitive dysfunction in cancer patients can be classified into two main
categories according to etiology: disease‐induced factors (metabolic disturbances, brain …

This study aimed to compare cognitive function of cancer pain patients being given opioids
during their cancer treatment (n= 14) with that of patients receiving treatment without opioids …

The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of pain, sedation, pain medications and
socio-demographics on cognitive functioning in chronic non-malignant pain patients …

Objective and methods In order to better understand the effects of opioids on the cognitive
function in cancer pain patients, a literature search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE …

Background The paucity of studies regarding cognitive function in patients with chronic pain,
and growing evidence regarding the cognitive effects of pain and opioids on cognitive …

Purpose To identify prevalence and associated factors of cognitive dysfunction in opioid-
treated patients with cancer. Patients and Methods EPOS (European Pharmacogenetic …

The authors review research on the intermediate-and long-term effects of taking opioid
medication on cognitive functioning in patients with chronic cancer and non-cancer pain …

Until now, there have not been any parameters to monitor opioid therapy in cancer patients
with pain. In this study, 325 consecutive advanced cancer patients were scheduled for a …