Original research
par
Magnan, Elizabeth M. et al
Date de publication
2023
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
To evaluate tapering of stable long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) and subsequent health care service use and chronic condition care.
Constatations/points à retenir
In this cohort study of patients prescribed LTOT, opioid tapering was associated with more emergency department visits and hospitalizations, fewer primary care visits, and reduced antihypertensive and antidiabetic medication adherence. These outcomes may represent unintended negative consequences of opioid tapering for policy makers and clinicians to consider.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Retrospective cohort study (n=113,604)
Mots clés
Substitution/OAT
Policy/Regulatory
Transitions in care/treatment
