| Abstrakt: |
A recent study conducted by researchers from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, explored the relationship between opioid use and agitation in dementia patients. The study found that despite higher reported pain levels in the opioid group, there were no significant differences in agitation compared to the groups using acetaminophen PRN or no-pain medication. This emphasizes the ongoing importance of proper pain management in improving dementia care and addressing agitation in older adults with dementia. The study's findings contribute to the limited research on the connection between opioids and agitation in this population. [Extracted from the article] |
