Original research
by
Magnan, Elizabeth M. et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
To evaluate tapering of stable long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) and subsequent health care service use and chronic condition care.
Findings/Key points
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.
Design/methods
Retrospective cohort study (n=113,604)
Keywords
Substitution/OAT
Policy/Regulatory
Transitions in care/treatment
