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Papers: 19 Aug 2023 - 25 Aug 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Geriatric, Integrative/Complementary, Review


Human Studies, Neurobiology

PAIN TYPE:
Neuropathic Pain


2023 Aug 22


Pain Med


37607003

Non-Pharmacological Management of Neuropathic Pain in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

Authors

Holmes A, Chang YP

Abstract

Neuropathic pain encompasses multiple diagnoses with detrimental impacts on quality of life and overall health. In older adults, pharmacological management is limited by adverse effects and drug interactions, while surgical management involves perioperative risk. Prior reviews addressing non-pharmacological interventions for neuropathic pain have not focused on this demographic. Therefore, this systematic review synthesizes the evidence regarding the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in reducing neuropathic pain severity in older adults.