Does Opioid Tapering in Chronic Pain Patients Result in Improved Pain or Same Pain vs Increased Pain at Taper Completion? A Structured Evidence-Based Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1093/pm/pny231
Abstract: Objective To support or refute the hypothesis that opioid tapering in chronic pain patients (CPPs) improves pain or maintains the same pain level by taper completion but does not increase pain. Methods Of 364 references,… read more here.
Keywords: taper completion; pain; evidence; hypothesis ... 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
Clinical and neuroscience evidence supports the critical importance of patient expectations and agency in opioid tapering
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DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002443
Abstract: In 2014, 11 million Americans were taking daily prescription opioids. However, because of widespread opioid addiction and overdose deaths, there is continuing controversy on the optimal use of opioid analgesics for chronic pain. In response… read more here.
Keywords: opioid tapering; patient; pain; patient expectations ... See more keywords
Opioid tapering after spine surgery: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1111/aas.13576
Abstract: Patients are often prescribed opioids at discharge from hospital following surgery. Several studies have shown that a large number of patients do not taper off but continue to use opioids after surgery. Tapering plans and… read more here.
Keywords: spine surgery; surgery protocol; surgery; protocol randomized ... See more keywords
Development and testing of an opioid tapering self-management intervention for chronic pain: I-WOTCH
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053725
Abstract: Objectives To describe the design, development and pilot of a multicomponent intervention aimed at supporting withdrawal of opioids for people with chronic non-malignant pain for future evaluation in the Improving the Wellbeing of people with… read more here.
Keywords: development; wotch; opioid tapering; management ... See more keywords
Role of Rehabilitation in Opioid Tapering: A Scoping Review.
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DOI: 10.3138/ptc-2020-0011
Abstract: Purpose: Among industrialized countries, Canada has the second-highest opioid prescribing rate for pain management. Physiotherapy and occupational therapy interventions are potential non-pharmacological alternatives. We undertook a scoping review to explore and summarize the current evidence… read more here.
Keywords: opioid tapering; physiotherapy occupational; occupational therapy; rehabilitation ... See more keywords
Survey of opioid tapering practices of pediatric healthcare providers: A national perspective.
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DOI: 10.5055/jom.2017.0368
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to describe the current opioid tapering practice. DESIGN Cross-sectional, online, survey research. PARTICIPANTS Pediatric healthcare providers from a national sample of practicing nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians… read more here.
Keywords: healthcare providers; survey; providers national; pediatric healthcare ... See more keywords