Background Characteristics of patients receiving long-term opioid therapy (≥ 6 months) for
chronic noncancer pain are poorly understood. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of …

Objective To describe the characteristics of patients with chronic noncancer pain (CNCP)
prescribed opioids by community physicians and referred to a tertiary pain clinic. Design …

Objective The objective of this study was to investigate in a real-life context the effectiveness
of long-term opioid therapy for reducing pain intensity and interference and improving health …

Opioid use in chronic non cancer pain (CNCP) is still controversial regarding their
effectiveness and safety. We conducted a 2-year prospective cohort study in 4 …

Objectives Opioid use in chronic pain has increased worldwide in recent years. The aims of
this study were to describe the trends and patterns of opioid therapy over two years of follow …

RESUlTS Out of the 1,389 new patients who visited the centre, 42 (3.0%) with CNCP
received strong opioids for more than three months a year. The most commonly prescribed …

Background: Opioids have been utilized for thousands of years to treat pain and their use
continues to escalate. It is estimated that 90% of the patients who present to pain centers …

Background: This study sought to characterize the real-world treatment of chronic noncancer
pain (CNCP) in patients on opioid therapy in primary care. Methods: A retrospective cohort …

Objective This study aimed to identify characteristics of individuals who are most likely to
benefit from long‐term opioid therapy in terms of reduction in pain severity and improved …

There are limited data regarding long-term safety and efficacy in cancer survivors receiving
chronic opioid therapy. With conflicting recommendations on opioid-prescribing practices …