THE OPIOID USE IN OLDER ADULTS COMPENDIUM OF RESOURCES: A USER-FRIENDLY TOOL FOR PRIMARY CARE
2024

Opioid Use in Older Adults: A Resource for Primary Care

Sample size: 14 publication

Author Information

Author(s): Vinson Latrice, Dotson Vonetta, Bierman Arlene

Primary Institution: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Hypothesis

There is limited understanding of how to manage opioid use and misuse among older adults in primary care.

Conclusion

The Compendium provides tools and strategies to improve opioid management and prevent misuse in older adults.

Supporting Evidence

  • The Compendium was created through a three-stage process involving environmental scans and expert feedback.
  • It identifies seven high-leverage changes to improve opioid management.
  • PCPs can access the Compendium online for quality improvement activities.

Takeaway

This study created a helpful guide for doctors to better manage opioid use in older people.

Methodology

The Compendium was developed through an environmental scan, expert panel feedback, and testing in learning collaboratives.

Participant Demographics

Primary care practices involved in quality improvement projects.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0204

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