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
Characterization and Associated Costs of Constipation Relating to Exposure to Strong Opioids in England: An Observational Study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2021.03.021
Abstract: PURPOSE Opioid use is associated with gastrointestinal adverse events, including nausea and constipation. We used a real-world dataset to characterize the health care burden associated with opioid-induced constipation (OIC) with particular emphasis on strong opioids.… read more here.
Keywords: health care; strong opioids; study; therapy ... See more keywords
Efficacy and safety of strong opioids for chronic non-cancer pain and chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analyses.
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DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002423
Abstract: ABSTRACT In recent years, long-term prescribing and use of strong opioids for chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) has increased in high-income countries. Yet existing uncertainties, controversies and differing recommendations make the rationale for prolonged opioid use… read more here.
Keywords: efficacy safety; strong opioids; opioids chronic; pain ... See more keywords
Transition to high-dose or strong opioids: a population-based study of people initiating opioids in Australia.
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DOI: 10.1111/add.14926
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Strong and high-dose opioids are associated with opioid overdose and death. The objective of this study was to determine the rate and predictors of transitioning to high-dose or strong opioids among people… read more here.
Keywords: high dose; cohort cohort; strong opioids; people initiating ... See more keywords
The opioid epidemic: helping rheumatologists prevent a crisis
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DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2019-001029
Abstract: An endemic increase in the number of deaths attributable to prescribed opioids is found in all developed countries. In 2016 in the USA, more than 46 people died each day from overdoses involving prescription opioids.… read more here.
Keywords: helping rheumatologists; strong opioids; epidemic helping; rheumatologists prevent ... See more keywords
Changes over time in prescription practices of pain medications in Switzerland between 2006 and 2013: an analysis of insurance claims
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-017-2086-6
Abstract: BackgroundIn Europe, scant information is available about prescription practices for pain medications. The aim of this research was to assess changes in prescription rates of non-opioid, weak opioid, and strong opioid medications between 2006 and… read more here.
Keywords: 2006 2013; strong opioids; 100 000; pain medications ... See more keywords
Trends in the Prescription of Strong Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in Primary Care in Catalonia: Opicat-Padris-Project
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DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14020237
Abstract: In chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP), evidence of the effectiveness of strong opioids (SO) is very limited. Despite this, their use is increasingly common. To examine SO prescriptions, we designed a descriptive, longitudinal, retrospective population-based study,… read more here.
Keywords: cancer pain; primary care; strong opioids; care catalonia ... See more keywords
The association of strong opioids and antibiotics prescribing with general practitioner burnout
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DOI: 10.3399/bjgp.2022.0394
Abstract: Background: Prescribing of strong-opioids and antibiotics has important implications for patient safety. General Practitioner (GP) wellness can affect the overprescribing of both medications in primary care. Aim: To examine the associations between strong opioid and… read more here.
Keywords: prescribing; general practitioner; opioids antibiotics; strong opioids ... See more keywords