Open AccessCommon Clinical Practice for Opioid-Induced Constipation: A Physician Survey
Author(s) -
Flaminia Coluzzi,
Domenico Alvaro,
Augusto Caraceni,
Walter Gianni,
Franco Marinangeli,
Giuseppe Massazza,
Carmine Pinto,
Giustino Varrassi,
Fabio Lugoboni
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pain research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 49
ISSN - 1178-7090
DOI - 10.2147/jpr.s318564
Subject(s) - medicine , family medicine , laxative , constipation , opioid , specialty , alternative medicine , receptor , pathology
Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) remains an important clinical obstacle despite the availability of several guidelines and pharmacological options for its management. Here, we surveyed common practices and perceptions about OIC among physicians who prescribe opioids in Italy.