Opioids in geriatric units in 14 Belgian hospitals: prevalence, dosage and associated factors.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Adverse effects of opioids are common among older individuals, and undertreatment as well as overuse can be an issue. Epidemiological data on opioid use in older individuals are available, but scarce in hospitalized patients.Aims: The aim of this study is to examine the one-day prevalence of opioid use among older inpatients and identify the factors associated with both opioid use and dosage.Materials and methods: One-day cross-sectional study with data collected from geriatric units across 14 Belgian hospitals. The primary focus of the study is to assess the prevalence of opioid use and dosage, along with identifying associated factors. To achieve this, a multiple binary logistic regression model was fitted for opioid use, and a multiple linear regressio

SUBMITTER: Janssens WH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10833115 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature