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THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC IN LONG-TERM CARE: A STAFF PERSPECTIVE

Opioid-based analgesic therapy is a common treatment for moderate to severe pain among long term care (LTC) residents. It has been estimated that 60% of LTC residents have an opioid prescription. Of these, 14% use opioids as part of a long term pain management strategy. LTC residents are particularl...

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Autores principales: Hemmert, Rachael, Dull, Gabriella E, Edelman, Linda S
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6841095/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.2604