Patients' self-reported physical and psychological effects of opioid use in chronic noncancer pain - a retrospective cross-sectional analysis.
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DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1868
Abstract: BACKGROUND Strong opioids can have unintended effects. Clinical studies of strong opioids mainly report physical side effects, psychiatric or opioid use disorders. To date, too little attention has been paid to the psychological effects of… read more here.
Keywords: chronic noncancer; psychological effects; strong opioids; opioid use ... See more keywords
Transdermal buprenorphine for moderate chronic noncancer pain syndromes
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DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2018.1462701
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Chronic noncancer pain has remained a challenging clinical problem. Opioid analgesics are effective, but they are known to be associated with opioid use disorder and potentially treatment-limiting side effects. Buprenorphine is a Schedule… read more here.
Keywords: transdermal buprenorphine; noncancer pain; pain; chronic noncancer ... See more keywords
Feasibility of patient-focused behavioral interventions to support adults experiencing chronic noncancer pain during opioid tapering: a systematic literature review.
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DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibab007
Abstract: Guidelines for chronic noncancer pain prioritize behavioral treatments. In clinical practice transition from opioids to behavioral treatments is often not endorsed by patients or providers. Feasible interventions to support opioid tapering are needed, particularly in… read more here.
Keywords: chronic noncancer; noncancer pain; interventions support; feasibility ... See more keywords
Long-term opioid therapy for chronic noncancer pain: second update of the German guidelines
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DOI: 10.1097/pr9.0000000000000840
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. Neither uncritical opioid prescription nor general rejection of opioids is justified in patients with chronic noncancer pain. Responsible application requires consideration of indications, contraindications, and regular assessment. read more here.
Keywords: noncancer pain; chronic noncancer; term opioid; long term ... See more keywords
Barriers and Facilitators Influencing Nurses’ Confidence in Managing Family Nursing Conversations in the Treatment of Chronic Noncancer Pain: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study
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DOI: 10.1177/10748407221145963
Abstract: This mixed-methods research examined the translation of a family nursing conversation intervention to the multidisciplinary treatment of patients experiencing chronic noncancer pain. The intervention required educating nurses who offered family nursing interventions to these families.… read more here.
Keywords: nursing conversations; family; family nursing; chronic noncancer ... See more keywords
Distress intolerance and pain catastrophizing as mediating variables in PTSD and chronic noncancer pain comorbidity
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DOI: 10.1515/sjpain-2022-0041
Abstract: Abstract Objectives Several studies have demonstrated posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain comorbidity. However, there is a lack of research on the psychological variables that might explain their co-occurrence. We investigated the mediating role… read more here.
Keywords: pain comorbidity; pain; noncancer pain; ptsd chronic ... See more keywords
Safety of oral methylnaltrexone for opioid-induced constipation in patients with chronic noncancer pain
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DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s170086
Abstract: Purpose Oral methylnaltrexone was shown to be effective in treating opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in patients with chronic noncancer pain in a Phase III randomized controlled trial. This report provides a detailed safety analysis from that… read more here.
Keywords: noncancer pain; chronic noncancer; methylnaltrexone; oral methylnaltrexone ... See more keywords
Chronic Noncancer Pain and Opioid Addiction: Diagnostic and Management Challenges
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DOI: 10.4103/ijpc.ijpc_232_19
Abstract: Chronic pain is associated with higher rates of psychiatric comorbidity, including substance use disorders. Patients with chronic pain often require opioids for their pain relief. Often, clinicians are reluctant to prescribe opioids to patients with… read more here.
Keywords: chronic noncancer; management; opioid addiction; chronic pain ... See more keywords
Monitoring long-term opioid therapy and chronic noncancer pain in primary care: Whole Health Primary Care Pain Education and Opioid Monitoring Program (PC-POP).
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DOI: 10.5055/jom.2023.0756
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To replicate and extend previous research by examining, among a larger sample, the effectiveness of a Whole Health Primary Care Pain Education and Opioid Monitoring Program (PC-POP) at increasing adherence to the Veteran Affairs/Department… read more here.
Keywords: pop; care; pain; primary care ... See more keywords
Review: Opioids improve chronic noncancer pain, but difference may not be clinically meaningful in most patients
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DOI: 10.7326/acpj201904160-041
Abstract: Question In patients with chronic noncancer pain, what are the benefits and harms of opioids? Review scope Included studies compared oral or transdermal opioids with nonopioids in patients with chronic noncancer pain. Studies of interventions… read more here.
Keywords: noncancer pain; chronic noncancer; pain; difference ... See more keywords