Pain Management in the Elderly : An FDA Safe Use Initiative Expert Panel’s View on Preventable Harm Associated with NSAID Therapy
Joint Authors
Taylor, Robert
Pergolizzi, Joseph V.
Weiss, Karen
Lemtouni, Salma
Source
Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Optimization of current pain management strategies is necessary in order to reduce medication risks.
Promoting patient and healthcare provider education on pain and pain medications is an essential step in reducing inadequate prescribing behaviors and adverse events.
In an effort to raise awareness on medication safety, the FDA has launched the Safe Use Initiative program.
The program seeks to identify areas with the greatest amount of preventable harm and help promote new methods and practices to reduce medication risks.
Since the establishment of the program, FDA’s Safe Use initiative staff convened a panel of key opinion leaders throughout the medical community to address pain management in older adults (≥65 years of age).
The aim of the expert panel was to focus on areas where significant risk occurs and where potential interventions will be feasible, implementable, and lead to substantial impact.
The panel suggested one focus could be the use of NSAIDs for pain management in the elderly.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Taylor, Robert& Lemtouni, Salma& Weiss, Karen& Pergolizzi, Joseph V.. 2012. Pain Management in the Elderly : An FDA Safe Use Initiative Expert Panel’s View on Preventable Harm Associated with NSAID Therapy. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Taylor, Robert…[et al.]. Pain Management in the Elderly : An FDA Safe Use Initiative Expert Panel’s View on Preventable Harm Associated with NSAID Therapy. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Taylor, Robert& Lemtouni, Salma& Weiss, Karen& Pergolizzi, Joseph V.. Pain Management in the Elderly : An FDA Safe Use Initiative Expert Panel’s View on Preventable Harm Associated with NSAID Therapy. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453665