Journal article
Cannabidiol (CBD) Use by Older Adults for Acute and Chronic Pain
Journal of gerontological nursing, Vol.47(7), pp.6-15
07/01/2021
DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20210610-02
PMCID: PMC8344100
PMID: 34191653
Abstract
Legalization of Cannabidiol (CBD) products has ignited interest in clinical practice and research. One desired indication includes possible pain-relieving effects of CBD. The purposes of this manuscript are to 1) clarify terminology relevant to cannabinoids, 2) understand the pharmacotherapeutics of CBD, 3) examine research of the current use of CBD by older adults for treating pain, 4) discuss safety considerations with using CBD products, and 5) provide best practice recommendations for clinicians as they advise their older adult patients. A review of the literature demonstrated mixed results on the efficacy of using CBD in relieving pain in the older adult. There is inconsistency in the labeling of over-the-counter CBD products that can result in safety issues and will require more federal quality control. Likewise, the gaps in knowledge regarding safety and efficacy of CBD use in older adults are vast and will require further research.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Cannabidiol (CBD) Use by Older Adults for Acute and Chronic Pain
- Creators
- Brooke Porter - University of Iowa, College of NursingBarbara St. Marie - University of Iowa, College of NursingGary Milavetz - University of IowaKeela Herr - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of gerontological nursing, Vol.47(7), pp.6-15
- DOI
- 10.3928/00989134-20210610-02
- PMID
- 34191653
- PMCID
- PMC8344100
- NLM abbreviation
- J Gerontol Nurs
- ISSN
- 0098-9134
- eISSN
- 1938-243X
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/01/2021
- Academic Unit
- Pharmacy; Addiction Medicine; Nursing; Pharmacy Practice and Science; Injury Prevention Research Center
- Record Identifier
- 9984365881802771
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