What is it about?
This study demonstrates that using change theory as a basis for change process can be an effective tool for implementing and sustaining transformational change in a primary care practices treating and managing patients with chronic opioid therapy.
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Why is it important?
Substance abuse disorder remains a primary public health crisis.Many primary health care providers serve as the gatekeeper to this pain. In recent years, the opioid epidemic has challenged the primary care profession whilst many of these providers have opted out of opioid prescribing altogether.
Perspectives
These finding have the potential to provide actionable implications for health care management professionals and primary care organizations such as hospitals and group practices that treat chronic pain with opioid therapy.
Dr. Rob E. Carpenter
University of Texas at Tyler
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This page is a summary of: Transforming Prescription Opioid Practices in Primary Care With Change Theory, Health Services Insights, January 2021, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/11786329211058283.
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