title: Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults.
abstract: To assess the efficacy and safety of different topically applied nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) compared with oral NSAIDs and with a placebo in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Murphy House, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, USA. hmcveigh@dmu.ac.uk
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: McVeigh
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D059352:Musculoskeletal Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal