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Papers: 29 Jan 2022 - 4 Feb 2022

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


2022 Feb 01


BMJ Open


12


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General practitioners’ attitudes towards opioids for non-cancer pain: a qualitative systematic review.

Authors

Punwasi R, de Kleijn L, Rijkels-Otters JBM, Veen M, Chiarotto A, Koes B
BMJ Open. 2022 Feb 01; 12(2):e054945.
PMID: 35105588.

Abstract

Worldwide the use of opioids, both doctor-prescribed and illicit, has increased. In most countries, opioids are first prescribed by general practitioners (GPs). Identifying factors that influence GPs' opioid prescription decision-making may help reduce opioid misuse and overuse. We performed a systematic review to gain insight into GP attitudes towards opioid prescription and to identify possible solutions to promote changes in the field of primary care.