Changing patterns of opioid initiation for pain management in Ontario, Canada: A population-based cross-sectional study.

Tara GomesSiyu MenTonya J Campbell Mina TadrousMuhammad M MamdaniJ Michael PatersonDavid N Juurlink

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Despite some modest reductions in initiation of high dose and long duration prescription opioids between 2015 and 2019, clinical practice is highly variable, with opioid prescribing practices influenced by clinical indication. These findings may help identify medical specialties well-suited to targeted interventions to promote safer opioid prescribing.

Keyphrases

pain management
primary care
chronic pain
high dose
clinical practice
healthcare
low dose
physical activity
emergency department
cancer therapy
stem cell transplantation