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Tapering opioids: a comprehensive qualitative review

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: This state-of-the-art review comprehensive covers the benefits and risks of tapering opioids. The review discusses opioid strategies and pitfalls that may occur during tapering. The purpose of this review is to expand the knowledge of clinicians regarding tapering opioids and equip them to be able to successfully reduce and stop opioid therapy when appropriate.

Source: Annals of Palliative Medicine

DOI: 10.21037/apm.2019.12.10

Authors: Mellar P. Davis, Glen Digwood, Zankhana Mehta, Mary Lynn McPherson

Institution: Geisinger Health System

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2998948908

FWCI: 3.448

Cites: 237

Cited by: 34

Related to: 10