Chronic pain and use of analgesics in the elderly: a nationwide population-based study

doi:10.5114/aoms.2020.92894

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Title:	Chronic pain and use of analgesics in the elderly: a nationwide population-based study
Authors:	Huang, Yu-Ling Tsay, Wen-Ing Her, Shwu-Huey Ho, Chung-Han Tsai, Kang-Ting Hsu, Chien-Chin Wang, Jhi-Joung Huang, Chien-Cheng
Contributors:	Madou Sin Lau Hosp, Dept Family Med Chi Mei Med Ctr, Dept Geriatr & Gerontol Minist Hlth & Welf, Div Controlled Drugs Food & Drug Adm Chi Mei Med Ctr, Dept Med Res Chia Nan Univ Pharm & Sci, Dept Hosp & Hlth Care Adm Southern Taiwan Univ Sci & Technol, Dept Senior Serv Chi Mei Med Ctr, Dept Emergency Med Southern Taiwan Univ Sci & Technol, Dept Biotechnol Natl Cheng Kung Univ, Coll Med, Dept Environm & Occupat Hlth
Keywords:	acetaminophen chronic pain elderly geriatric non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Date:	2020
Issue Date:	2022-11-18 11:24:02 (UTC+8)
Publisher:	Termedia Publishing House Ltd
Abstract:	Introduction: Chronic pain may cause many comorbidities in the elderly; however, nationwide data about this issue remain insufficient. We conducted this study to address the data gap. Material and methods: We identified geriatric participants (>= 65 years) with chronic pain between 2000 and 2013 from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. The causes of chronic pain and use of analgesics between two sexes and among three age subgroups were compared. Results: A total of 21,018 participants were identified with the mean age (standard deviation) of 72.7 years (5.6) and the female percentage of 50.8%. The prevalence of chronic pain in the elderly was 21.5%, and it was higher in the females than males. The proportions of each age subgroup were 65-74 (66.8%), 75-84 (29.4%), and >= 85 years (3.8%). Common causes of chronic pain were osteoarthritis (21.9%), spinal disorders (19.0%), peripheral vascular diseases (12.4%), and osteoporosis (11.4%). Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were the most common medication, followed by acetaminophen and opioids. The most commonly used opioid was morphine. The use of opioids increased with age. Conclusions: This study delineated the causes of chronic pain and use of analgesics in a geriatric population, which may help further studies about this issue in the future.
Relation:	Archives of Medical Science, v.16, n.3, pp.8
Appears in Collections:	[Dept. of Hospital and Health (including master's program)] Periodical Articles

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