Patient and provider differences in the treatment of opioid-induced constipation: a qualitative study

Patient and provider differences in the treatment of opioid-induced constipation: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Patients using opioids to treat chronic non-cancer pain often experience side effects that may affect health-related quality of life (HRQOL). These side effects include opioid-induced constipation (OIC), sedation, dizziness, and nausea. OIC can significantly affect HRQOL for pati...

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Main Authors: Michelle S. Keller, Alma Jusufagic, Brennan M. R. Spiegel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Opioid-induced constipation
Chronic non-cancer pain
Opioids
Constipation
Patient-clinician communication
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-019-1097-7

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