ArticleThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2024
Patients' perspectives about the role of primary healthcare providers in long-term opioid therapy: a qualitative study in Dutch primary care.
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- Perceptions and experiences of pain management and opioid use among orthopaedic patients and health professionals: Insights from a qualitative study in a metropolitan tertiary hospital.SAGE open medicine · 2025Article
- Limited use of opioid prescribing guidelines in Dutch emergency departments: results of a nationwide survey.International journal of emergency medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundOver the past decade, long-term use of prescription opioids for chronic non-cancer pain has risen globally despite the associated risks. Most opioid users receive their first prescription in primary care.
aimTo investigate the perspective of patients who are long-term opioid users in primary care regarding the role of healthcare providers (HCPs) in their prolonged opioid use. DESIGN AND
settingSemi-structured interviews in Dutch primary care.
methodWe recruited patients who were long-term users of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain from seven community pharmacies in the Netherlands. In-depth, semi-structured interviews focused on patients' experiences with long-term opioid use, access to opioids, and the guidance of their HCPs (primarily their GPs and pharmacists). A directed content analysis was conducted on the transcribed interviews using NVivo.
resultsParticipants (
conclusionPatients' perspectives illustrate the important role of HCPs across the spectrum of opioid use - from initiation to tapering. The results of this study underscore the importance of clear risk counselling starting at initial prescribing, repeated medication assessments throughout treatment, addressing tapering at regular intervals, and strong support during tapering. These insights carry significant implications for clinical practice, emphasising the importance of informed and patient-centred care when it comes to opioid use for chronic non-cancer pain management.
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