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They are also at elevated risk of opioid\u2010related adverse events due to physiological changes and polypharmacy. This systematic review aimed to identify predictors and clinical outcomes associated with LTOT in older adults.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library to identify randomized clinical trials (RCT) and observational studies published from inception until July 31, 2025. We included studies that examined opioid use for \u2265\u200990\u2009days and included participants aged \u2265\u200960\u2009years. Data were synthesized using harvest plots and narrative synthesis. The Newcastle\u2013Ottawa Scale was used for risk of bias assessment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Forty\u2010one observational studies were included; no RCTs met the inclusion criteria. Patient\u2010related factors associated with LTOT across most studies were low income\/wealth (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20096\/6 studies), depressive disorders (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20096\/9 studies), and dual insurance eligibility\/enrollment (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20094\/6 studies). Prescription\/dispensation\u2010related factors associated with LTOT across most studies were opioid use before surgery\/trauma (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20096\/6 studies), prior\/concurrent use of benzodiazepines (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20096\/6 studies), anxiolytics\/sedatives\/hypnotics (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20093\/4 studies), anticonvulsants (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20093\/4 studies), opioid use after surgery\/trauma (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20093\/3 studies), long\u2010acting opioids (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20093\/3 studies), and longer duration of initial opioid (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20092\/2 studies). Regarding outcomes of LTOT, most studies reported positive associations between LTOT and hospital readmission\/emergency department visit (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20093\/4 studies), revision surgery (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20092\/2 studies), health care costs (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20092\/2 studies), opioid overdose (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20091\/1 study), and falls (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20091\/1 study). Evidence on the association of LTOT with mortality and fractures was inconclusive.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This systematic review identified several predictors and adverse outcomes associated with LTOT in older adults. However, no evidence exists regarding the effectiveness of LTOT for pain management in this population. Prospective studies with long\u2010term follow\u2010up are needed to address this gap and inform benefit\u2010harm assessment of LTOT in clinical practice.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/phar.70151","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,11]],"date-time":"2026-05-11T10:47:04Z","timestamp":1778496424000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Predictors and Clinical Outcomes of Long\u2010Term Opioid Therapy in Older Adults: A Systematic Review"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"46","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-8480-5225","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Iftekhar","family":"Ahmed","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy Purdue University  West Lafayette Indiana USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Nina E.","family":"Teo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy Purdue University  West Lafayette Indiana USA"},{"name":"Currently an Employee of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  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