Abstract

The purpose of this project was to enhance primary care nurse practitioners' knowledge regarding opioid prescribing evidence-based guidelines in the treatment of CNCP. By enhancing prescribers' knowledge of the guidelines, nurse practitioners may help to reduce the prevalence of opioid misuse and decrease the number of deaths due to opioid overdose.

Author Details

Alice F. Messer, DNP, FNP-BC

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Outcomes Research

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Opioids, Chronic Pain, Non Cancer Pain

Advisor

Shonda Phelon

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Mississippi University for Women

Degree Year

2017

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2017-07-12

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