Opioid Equivalency

Overview

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Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

29 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Understanding opioid equivalency is essential to effectively managing cancer-related and chronic pain. Tailored for healthcare providers involved in pain management, the activity emphasizes the significance of comprehending and applying opioid equivalent dosing, especially for opioid-tolerant patients needing opioid rotation. Participants will explore the methods and principles of equianalgesic conversion between different opioids, aiding in therapeutic transitions while optimizing analgesic effectiveness and mitigating potential adverse effects. 

This activity for healthcare professionals highlights insights into the nuances of opioid equivalency calculations, enabling more informed decisions when transitioning patients between opioid therapies. Emphasis is placed on the interprofessional collaboration required to establish appropriate opioid rotations, ensuring patient safety and pain relief. Participants refine their skills in selecting suitable opioid doses while maintaining patient-centered care. This activity aims to empower clinicians with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate opioid rotation strategies effectively and includes case examples to illustrate opioid equivalency concepts, thereby improving pain management outcomes for patients with cancer-related or chronic pain.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify patient-specific factors influencing opioid tolerance and response to inform equianalgesic dose calculations and opioid rotation decisions.versions.

  • Differentiate between various opioid analgesics and their equianalgesic dosing profiles to ensure appropriate selection based on patient needs and clinical context. therapies.

  • Implement standardized protocols for equianalgesic dose calculations and opioid rotation strategies, considering individual patient characteristics and safety concerns, to optimize pain management outcomes.

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate diverse perspectives and expertise in equianalgesic dose calculations and opioid rotation strategies.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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