Program helps patients manage opioid use without harming quality of life
A study found a support program may help patients self-regulate long-term use of strong opioid painkillers without worsening their quality of life.
This could benefit patients on long-term opioid therapy, though the evidence is from a single study.
Study type and population
The study involved patients using strong opioids and evaluated a support program designed to help them manage their intake.
Outcome measured
Researchers found the program increased the number of patients who successfully self-regulated their opioid use.
Common questions
What kind of study was this?
The study evaluated a support program for patients using strong opioids and found it may help them self-regulate their use.
Did the study find any negative effects?
The study found no worsening of quality of life among participants using the program.
Sources
- Program helping patients self-regulate strong-opioid use has potential for NHS, study shows MedicalXpress · medicalxpress.com
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