Unintended Consequences of Opioid Regulations in Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

The opioid epidemic has led to substantive regulatory and policy changes. Little is known about how these changes have impacted older adults, especially those with chronic pain and multiple chronic conditions (MCC). We sought to understand the experiences of older adults with chronic pain and MCC in the context of the opioid epidemic and policy responses to it.

Research design and methods

Purposive sampling of older adults in a West Coast metropolitan area. Semistructured in-depth interviews lasting 45-120 min were digitally recorded and transcribed. Responses were analyzed using the constant comparative method. Participants were 25 adults aged 65 years and greater with three or more self-reported medical conditions and pain lasting for more than 6

SUBMITTER: Ritchie CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7491430 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature