(164) Negative Affect as a Predictor of Opioid Prescription Misuse and Abuse in Chronic Pain Patients: A Collaborative Health Outcomes Information Registry Study

The widespread misuse and abuse of prescribed opioid pain relievers amongst chronic pain patients is a central contributor to the opioid epidemic. The current study aimed to identify potential risk factors and treatment targets that may reduce and prevent opioid misuse. The NIH's Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-Abuse of Prescription Medication item bank (Rx-Abuse) was validated in both community and clinical samples to assess self-reported severity of medication abuse.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research