chronic pain occurs in 45-85% of the geriatric population and the need to
treat chronic pain is growing substantially. Unfortunately, treatment for
chronic pain is not always correctly targeted, which leads to a reduced quality
of life, with decreased socialization, depression, sleep disturbances, cognitive
impairment, disability and malnutrition. Considering these consequences,
healthcare professionals should aim at improving the diagnosis and treatment
of chronic pain in older persons. One of" the most important limitations in
achieving successful pain management is that older people are not aware that
pain management options exist or medications for pain, such as opioids, have
associated benefits and adverse effects. Importantly, opioids do not induce
any organ failure and if adequately used at the right dosage may only present
some predictable and preventable adverse effects. Treating and controlling
chronic pain is essential in elderly patients in order to maintain a good quality
of life and an active role in both the family and society. To date there are only
a few randomized clinical trials testing opioid therapy in elderly patients, and
the aim of the present review is to highlight the efficacy and tolerability of
opioid use through a literature search strategy in elderly people with chronic
non-cancer pain.
chronic pain occurs in 45-85% of the geriatric population and the need to
treat chronic pain is growing substantially. Unfortunately, treatment for
chronic pain is not always correctly targeted, which leads to a reduced quality
of life, with decreased socialization, depression, sleep disturbances, cognitive
impairment, disability and malnutrition. Considering these consequences,
healthcare professionals should aim at improving the diagnosis and treatment
of chronic pain in older persons. One of" the most important limitations in
achieving successful pain management is that older people are not aware that
pain management options exist or medications for pain, such as opioids, have
associated benefits and adverse effects. Importantly, opioids do not induce
any organ failure and if adequately used at the right dosage may only present
some predictable and preventable adverse effects. Treating and controlling
chronic pain is essential in elderly patients in order to maintain a good quality
of life and an active role in both the family and society. To date there are only
a few randomized clinical trials testing opioid therapy in elderly patients, and
the aim of the present review is to highlight the efficacy and tolerability of
opioid use through a literature search strategy in elderly people with chronic
non-cancer pain.
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