Lower body osteoarticular pain and dose of analgesic medications in older disabled women: The Women's Health and Aging Study.
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| Title: | Lower body osteoarticular pain and dose of analgesic medications in older disabled women: The Women's Health and Aging Study. |
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| Authors: | Pahor M (AUTHOR), Guralnik JM (AUTHOR), Wan JY (AUTHOR), Ferrucci L (AUTHOR), Penninx BWJ (AUTHOR), Lyles A (AUTHOR), Ling S (AUTHOR), Fried LP (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | American Journal of Public Health. Jun99, Vol. 89 Issue 6, p930-934. 5p. |
| Subjects: | Analgesics, Drugs, People with disabilities, Pain management, Drug efficacy, Therapeutics |
| Abstract: | OBJECTIVES: This study assessed use and dosage of analgesic medications in relation to severity of osteoarticular pain. METHODS: The type and dose of analgesic medication and the severity of pain in the lower back, hips, knees, or feet of 1002 older disabled women were assessed. RESULTS: Severe pain and the use of analgesic medications were reported by 48.5% and 78.8% of women, respectively. Among those who had severe pain, 41.2% were using less than 20% of the maximum analgesic dose. Overall, 6.6% of women were using more than 100% of the maximum dose. CONCLUSIONS: Severe pain is common. Additional, more effective, and safe analgesic treatments are needed for controlling pain in older persons. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | OBJECTIVES: This study assessed use and dosage of analgesic medications in relation to severity of osteoarticular pain. METHODS: The type and dose of analgesic medication and the severity of pain in the lower back, hips, knees, or feet of 1002 older disabled women were assessed. RESULTS: Severe pain and the use of analgesic medications were reported by 48.5% and 78.8% of women, respectively. Among those who had severe pain, 41.2% were using less than 20% of the maximum analgesic dose. Overall, 6.6% of women were using more than 100% of the maximum dose. CONCLUSIONS: Severe pain is common. Additional, more effective, and safe analgesic treatments are needed for controlling pain in older persons. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00900036 |
| DOI: | 10.2105/AJPH.89.6.930 |
