Real-World Evidence in Prescription Medication Use Among U.S. Adults with Neck Pain.
Jin-Feng HuangZhou MengXuan-Qi ZhengZongshi QinXiao-Lei SunKai ZhangHai-Jun TianXiao-Bing WangZe GaoYan Michael LiAi-Min WuPublished in: Pain and therapy (2020)
Our analysis of the data shows that the long-term excessive use of opioids and the underutilization of other analgesics are two major issues in the treatment of neck pain in the USA. Possible improvements include improved education of patients by healthcare professionals on the use of opioids and more consideration given to non-pharmacotherapy options. Our results reveal the potential problem in pharmacotherapy choices for neck pain treatment and may help improve the current clinical practice in the USA and other countries.
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