I am a
Home I AM A Search Login

Papers of the Week


2019


J Alzheimers Dis


70


4

Geographical Variation in Opioid Use in Elderly Patients with Dementia: A Nationwide Study.

Authors

Jensen-Dahm C, Kbstrup Zakarias J, Gasse C, Waldemar G
J Alzheimers Dis. 2019; 70(4):1209-1216.
PMID: 31322575.

Abstract

We recently reported frequent use of opioids among elderly with dementia. Discrepancies in clinical practice may in part explain the higher use of opioids in elderly with dementia, which geographical variation may be able to clarify.