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Human Studies


2020 Mar 29


Gerontologist

Unintended Consequences of Opioid Regulations in Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions.

Authors

Ritchie CS, Garrett SB, Thompson N, Miaskowski C
Gerontologist. 2020 Mar 29.
PMID: 32222760.

Abstract

The opioid epidemic has led to substantive regulatory and policy changes. Little is known about how these changes have impacted older adults, especially those with chronic pain and multiple chronic conditions (MCC). We sought to understand the experiences of older adults with chronic pain and MCC in the context of the opioid epidemic and policy responses to it.