Sociogeographic determinants of rapid opioid reduction or discontinuation among patients on high-dose long-term opioid therapy in North Carolina, 2006–2018 - Takeaways - MDSpire

Sociogeographic determinants of rapid opioid reduction or discontinuation among patients on high-dose long-term opioid therapy in North Carolina, 2006–2018

  • By

  • Ishrat Z Alam

  • Bethany L DiPrete

  • Brian W Pence

  • Arrianna Marie Planey

  • Stephen W Marshall

  • Naoko Fulcher

  • Shabbar I Ranapurwala

  • November 19, 2024

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    Rapid opioid reduction or discontinuation in high-dose long-term opioid therapy patients is linked to increased risks of heroin use and overdose.

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    Residential segregation and health care access significantly influence the likelihood of rapid opioid reduction or discontinuation among patients.

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    Female patients and those with PTSD in economically disadvantaged areas face higher risks of rapid opioid reduction compared to those in privileged areas.

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    Legislative efforts to limit opioid prescriptions have led to unintended consequences, including increased rapid opioid reduction among high-dose patients.

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    Health care providers must address biases and stigma in underserved communities to ensure equitable care during opioid tapering.

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Sociogeographic determinants of rapid opioid reduction or discontinuation among patients on high-dose long-term opioid therapy in North Carolina, 2006–2018

  • by Ishrat Z Alam, Bethany L DiPrete, Brian W Pence, Arrianna Marie Planey, Stephen W Marshall, Naoko Fulcher, Shabbar I Ranapurwala

  • November 19, 2024

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