Open AccessPatient Perspectives on the Appropriate Use of Prescribed Opioids in Chronic Non-Malignant Pain: Analysis of Online Forums Using Theoretical Domains Framework
Author(s) -
Aziza Alenezi,
Asma Yahyouche,
Vibhu Paudyal
Publication year - 2022
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.s357354
Subject(s) - medicine , chronic pain , coping (psychology) , opioid , mental health , health psychology , addiction , opioid related disorders , psychiatry , nursing , opioid epidemic , public health , receptor
In view of concerns about the harmful effects of long-term use and patient misuse of opioids in chronic non-malignant pain, this study provides insight into patients' perspectives on their experience of living with chronic non-malignant pain (CNMP), prescribed opioid use, and optimisation.