Original research
par
Appa, Ayesha et al
Date de publication
2023
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
To determine if a positive urine drug test (UDT) for stimulants was associated with subsequent opioid-related harm or discontinuation of long-term opioid therapy (LTOT).
Constatations/points à retenir
Despite no association between a stimulant-positive UDT and subsequent opioid-related harm, there was an association with subsequent LTOT discontinuation, with heterogeneity across clinical groups. Detection of stimulant use should result in a discussion of substance use and risk, rather than reflex LTOT discontinuation.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Retrospective cohort study (n=600).
Mots clés
Stimulants
Chronic pain
Outcomes
