Patients’ Experiences With Opioid Tapering in Noncancer Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-synthesis
Authors' conclusion
This review demonstrated the role that patient-provider interactions, tailored care, and effective tapering strategies play in facilitating a favorable patient experience during the opioid tapering process.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with experience of opioid tapering for noncancer pain
- Participants
- 218 patients · 10 studies
- Outcome
- Patients' experiences with opioid tapering (qualitative themes)
Methodological detailsquality appraisal with Critical Appraisal Skills Programme, 5714 articles identified; 10 studies included, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, PsycINFO searched from inception to March 2023
- Quality appraisal with Critical Appraisal Skills Programme
- 5714 articles identified; 10 studies included
- MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, PsycINFO searched from inception to March 2023
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Key themes of patients' tapering experience
- Patient-provider interactions
- Individualized care
- Tactics to manage the opioid tapering process
Original publication
Patients’ Experiences With Opioid Tapering in Noncancer Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-synthesis. Anesth Analg. Published 28 January 2025. doi:10.
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