Objective The authors assessed the prevalence of opioid and benzodiazepine prescription
drug misuse in older adults, the risk factors associated with misuse, and age-appropriate …

When possible, chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) in older adults should be managed by
nonpharmacologic modalities in conjunction with nonopioid analgesics. If moderateto …

Background Pain is frequent and distressing in people with dementia, but no randomized
controlled trials have evaluated the effect of analgesic treatment on pain intensity as a key …

To understand possible medication overprescribing, it would be important to know which
classes are the most prescribed, for which indications, for what duration, and for which age …

Objective Opioids and benzodiazepines are commonly used for management of
osteoarthritis, despite evidence‐based recommendations to the contrary. This study aimed …

Pain is common among older people. However, it remains underrecognised and under-
treated. A comprehensive assessment of pain involves identifying its cause, establishing its …

When possible, chronic non cancer pain (CNCP) in older adults should be managed by
nonpharmacological modalities in conjunction with non-opioid analgesics. If moderate to …

Aim Pain is increasingly treated with opioids. Potential harms of opioid therapy
disproportionally affect older patients. This study aims to provide information on trends …

Pain may be one of the most challenging aspects for many clinicians in the care of older
adults. 1 The judicious balance of recognition, comprehensive assessment, focus on …

Background Pain is a frequent and inevitable factor affecting the quality of life among older
people. Several studies have highlighted the ineffectiveness of treating chronic pain among …