Alternatives to Opioids for Managing Pain

Overview

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Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

26 Oct 2022

Last Review Date

21 Apr 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The subject of alternatives to opioids for managing pain is a complex and evolving topic that continues to grow in importance. Chronic pain affects millions of individuals worldwide, with a significant economic burden. In the past, opioids have been commonly used as first-line treatment for chronic pain. Consequently, the United States is currently in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Increased opioid use over the last 2 decades, as well as increased deaths from illicit opioid use, has caused healthcare professionals to reevaluate the approach to chronic pain management. Pain management aims to reduce pain intensity and improve function, considering efficacy, adverse effects, and patient preferences. Nonopioid alternatives include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antidepressants, physical therapy, and interventional procedures. Tailored, multimodal approaches are essential to avoiding the risks associated with opioids (eg, addiction and overdose) and are guided by the biopsychosocial model and patient-centered care. 

This course explores evidence-based strategies for multimodal pain management, including nonopioid medications, interventional procedures, and alternative therapies, to optimize patient outcomes while minimizing the risks associated with long-term opioid use. Participating clinicians are equipped to evaluate, implement, and educate patients on alternatives to opioids and foster interprofessional teamwork to improve outcomes.


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:

  • Screen patients for chronic pain conditions using standardized assessment tools to diagnose and classify pain types accurately.

  • Apply the biopsychosocial model to tailor an approach using alternatives to opioids for managing pain.

  • Select appropriate alternative treatment to opioids for pain management, including nonopioid medications and nonpharmacologic therapies.

  • Collaborate within an interprofessional team to improve care coordination when considering alternatives to opioids for pain management.

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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