Mental and physical health characteristics of older and younger adults receiving medication for opioid use disorder DOI Creative Commons

Teresa J. Walker,

Rakshitha Mohankumar, Shane W. Kraus

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Nov. 12, 2024

Background Methadone is an effective and widely used medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Within in the United States (US), older adults represent increasing proportion of those receiving MOUD, yet little known about characteristics individuals these programs. Objectives To evaluate mental physical health younger MOUD test whether age moderates relation between variables. Methods Data this secondary analysis are drawn from a cross-sectional survey convenience sample seeking methadone dosing as part at four treatment programs two regions US. Descriptive statistics correlational moderation analyses examined outcomes pain severity, interference, self-rated health, activity, depression, anxiety across (18-49) (50+ years) participants. Results Analyses included 469 participants (mean [range] age, 41.01 [20–70] years). Older reported higher severity less worse than group ( p s < 0.05). Associations variables were generally weak-to-moderate r = 0.26 to 0.44, 0.01), weak group, although did not moderate associations. Conclusion Clinically significant associated among with facing unique challenges. Clinical implications Opioid should include only management but also assessment depression optimization other behaviors (e.g., activity) groups. Pain promotion particularly relevant targets aging MOUD.

Language: Английский

Readmissions and Mortality After “Before Medically Advised” Hospital Discharges Among Medicare Beneficiaries with Opioid Use Disorder DOI
Talia S. Benheim, Simeon D. Kimmel,

Miriam George

et al.

Journal of General Internal Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 28, 2025

Language: Английский

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Individuals 45 Years and Older in Opioid Agonist Treatment: A Scoping Review DOI Open Access
Zhanna Gaulen, Linn-Heidi Lunde, Silvia Eiken Alpers

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(3), P. 458 - 458

Published: March 20, 2025

This scoping review explores the unique challenges and needs faced by ageing individuals, aged 45 above, in opioid agonist treatment (OAT), noting earlier onset of age-related impairments among this population. The literature search was conducted PsycINFO, EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web Science. A total 28 observational studies were included. Five topics identified: health, treatment, substance use, demographic, social aspects. Findings reveal that, while health concerns are often discussed literature, limited attention has been given to gender differences, factors such as financial issues, psychological factors, which also critical aspects lives individuals undergoing OAT. emphasizes importance expanding research address these gaps, ultimately aiming improve their overall well-being.

Language: Английский

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Research roundup DOI

Amanda Cetroni,

Kathryn Jack

Gastrointestinal Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 22(Sup6), P. S6 - S8

Published: July 1, 2024

A brief overview of recently published articles on hepatology

Language: Английский

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How Racialized Approaches to Opioid Use Disorder and Opioid Misuse Management Hamper Pharmacoequity for Cancer Pain DOI
Katie Fitzgerald Jones, Kevin T. Liou, Rebecca L. Ashare

et al.

Journal of Clinical Oncology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 17, 2024

@JCO_ASCO paper focuses on racialized approaches to OUD and opioid misuse as underappreciated drivers of disparities in cancer recs a path forward.

Language: Английский

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Mental and physical health characteristics of older and younger adults receiving medication for opioid use disorder DOI Creative Commons

Teresa J. Walker,

Rakshitha Mohankumar, Shane W. Kraus

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Nov. 12, 2024

Background Methadone is an effective and widely used medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Within in the United States (US), older adults represent increasing proportion of those receiving MOUD, yet little known about characteristics individuals these programs. Objectives To evaluate mental physical health younger MOUD test whether age moderates relation between variables. Methods Data this secondary analysis are drawn from a cross-sectional survey convenience sample seeking methadone dosing as part at four treatment programs two regions US. Descriptive statistics correlational moderation analyses examined outcomes pain severity, interference, self-rated health, activity, depression, anxiety across (18-49) (50+ years) participants. Results Analyses included 469 participants (mean [range] age, 41.01 [20–70] years). Older reported higher severity less worse than group ( p s < 0.05). Associations variables were generally weak-to-moderate r = 0.26 to 0.44, 0.01), weak group, although did not moderate associations. Conclusion Clinically significant associated among with facing unique challenges. Clinical implications Opioid should include only management but also assessment depression optimization other behaviors (e.g., activity) groups. Pain promotion particularly relevant targets aging MOUD.

Language: Английский

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