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Guideline for Prescribing Opioids to Treat Pain in Injured Workers
Ist Teil von
Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America, 2015-08, Vol.26 (3), p.453-465
Ort / Verlag
United States: Elsevier Inc
Erscheinungsjahr
2015
Quelle
MEDLINE
Beschreibungen/Notizen
Recently, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of opioids to treat chronic noncancer pain. Opioids are also being prescribed in stronger potencies and larger doses for musculoskeletal injuries. In some cases, the use of opioids for work-related injuries may actually increase the likelihood of disability. Chronic opioid use is associated with increased risk for overdose morbidity and mortality and other nonfatal adverse outcomes. The risk of dependence and addiction is much more common than previously thought. This guideline provides recommendations for prudent opioid prescribing and addresses issues critical to the care and rehabilitation of injured workers.