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Papers: 2 Nov 2019 - 8 Nov 2019

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


Pharmacology/Drug Development


2020 Apr


J Pain Symptom Manage


59


4

The effects of opioids on cognition in older adults with cancer and chronic non-cancer pain: A systematic review.

Authors

Pask S, Dell'Olio M, Murtagh FEM, Boland JW
J Pain Symptom Manage. 2020 Apr; 59(4):871-893.e1.
PMID: 31678462.

Abstract

Opioids are prescribed to manage moderate to severe pain and can be used with older adults; however, they may lead to several adverse effects, including cognitive impairment.