Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	28677
Country	Italy

Received	2016-07-11 09:44
Peer-Review Started	2016-07-14 18:03
To Make the First Decision	2016-09-06 11:04
Return for Revision	2016-09-12 15:20
Revised	2016-10-25 06:04
Second Decision	2016-12-06 10:56
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2016-12-14 17:16
Articles in Press	2016-12-14 17:16
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Typeset the Manuscript	2017-03-07 09:25
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Category	Geriatrics & Gerontology
Manuscript Type	Therapeutics Advances
Article Title	Guidance on opioids prescribing for the management of persistent non-cancer pain in older adults
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Fabio Guerriero
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Fabio Guerriero, MD, PhD, Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Section of Geriatrics, University of Pavia, via Emilia 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy. fabio.guerriero01@universtitadipavia.it
Key Words	Chronic pain; Opioids; Pain management; Elderly
Core Tip	Persistent pain (pain that lasts more than three months) is a common issue in older adults. Pain management requires a multidisciplinary approach and the knowledge of analgesic drugs is fundamental for effective and safe outcomes. Current guidelines for geriatric patients recommend opioid-use as a first-line agent for moderate-to-severe persistent pain. However some concerns about opioid-use in this age-group are present. Nevertheless opioid epidemic needs attention for safe prescribing. This manuscript addresses to data that will likely help to improve the competence on opioids use and the likelihood of a successful analgesic trial in older adults.
Publish Date	2017-03-13 11:06
Citation	Guerriero F. Guidance on opioids prescribing for the management of persistent non-cancer pain in older adults. World J Clin Cases 2017; 5(3): 73-81
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v5/i3/73.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v5.i3.73

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