Reporting Compliance with Risk Mitigation Strategies from Clinical Practice Guideline for Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain
Abstract
The National Academy of Medicine (2011) recognizes chronic pain as a significant public health concern, with an estimated 116 million adults affected and a national economic cost of up to $635 billion. While research does not support the effectiveness of long-term opioid use in the management of chronic pain, there has been an increase in the proportion of pain visits during which opioids are prescribed (VA and DoD, 2017). There is a growing body of evidence that the use of long-term opioid therapy (LOT) (consistent use for >90 days) in the management of chronic pain contributes to increased risk of mortality, overdose, and substance use disorder(VA and DoD, 2017). Additionally, treatment of acute and chronic pain is costly for the Department of Defense, and diverts funding that is desperately needed to maintain readiness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 12, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1127858
Entities
People
- Jorge Romero
- Nathan C. Del Rio
- Rachael E. Antone
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences