The effect of a Life Care Specialist on pain management and opioid-related outcomes among patients with orthopedic trauma: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

The effect of a Life Care Specialist on pain management and opioid-related outcomes among patients with orthopedic trauma: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Orthopedic trauma patients face complex pain management needs and are frequently prescribed opioids, leaving them at-risk for prolonged opioid use. To date, post-trauma pain management research has placed little emphasis on individualized risk assessments for misuse and systemati...

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Main Authors: Nicholas A. Giordano, Jesse Seilern und Aspang, J‘Lynn Baker, Cammie Wolf Rice, Bailey Barrell, Lauren Kirk, Erika Ortega, Michelle Wallace, Alaina Steck, Mara L. Schenker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Orthopedic trauma
Life Care Specialist
Opioid utilization
Pain management
Opioid use disorder
Substance misuse
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05841-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05841-1

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