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Papers: 18 Dec 2021 - 24 Dec 2021

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


Human Studies


2021 Dec 21


Health Expect

Swallowing the pill of adverse effects: A qualitative study of patients’ and pharmacists’ experiences and decision-making regarding the adverse effects of chronic pain medications.

Authors

Dassieu L, Paul-Savoie E, Develay É, Villela Guilhon A C, Lacasse A, Guénette L, Perreault K, Beaudry H, Dupuis L
Health Expect. 2021 Dec 21.
PMID: 34935258.

Abstract

Pharmacological treatments of chronic pain can lead to numerous and sometimes serious adverse effects. Drawing on a social science approach to chronic illness, this study aimed to understand the experiences of people living with chronic pain and community pharmacists regarding the definition, prevention and management of analgesic adverse effects.