Aims The aims of the current study were to determine the prevalence and incidence of
prescription opioid analgesic use in Australia and compare the characteristics of people with …

For over two decades, dramatic increases in opioid prescriptions in the developed world,
especially for long-term management of chronic noncancer pain, were accompanied by …

Importance There are known risks of using opioids for extended periods. However, less is
known about the long-term trajectories of opioid use following initiation. Objective To identify …

Objective To compare the efficacy of intravenous (IV) lidocaine with standard analgesics
(NSAIDS, opioids) for pain control due to any cause in the emergency department. Methods …

Background The rise in opioid prescribing in primary care represents a significant
international public health challenge, associated with increased psychosocial problems …

Aims The aim of this study was to examine the level of and predictors of statin nonadherence
and discontinuation among older adults. Methods Among 22 340 Australians aged≥ 65 …

Background Given the controversy around the effectiveness of opioid treatment for chronic
pain and the lack of detailed guidance for prescribing opioids in older adults, the objectives …

Importance There is a paucity of data on persistent opioid use and factors associated with
persistent opioid use among workers' compensation claimants. Objective To determine the …

Aims Oxycodone is the most commonly prescribed strong opioid in Australia. This study
describes health service antecedents and sociodemographic factors associated with …

Little is known about the mechanisms by which pain catastrophizing may be associated with
opioid use outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the potential mediating role of beliefs …