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标题：Lower body osteoarticular pain and dose of analgesic medications in older disabled women: the Women's Health and Aging Study.
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作者：M Pahor ; J M Guralnik ; J Y Wan 等
期刊名称：American journal of public health
印刷版ISSN：0090-0036
出版年度：1999
卷号：89
期号：6
页码：930-934
出版社：American Public Health Association
摘要：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.