Opioid use and misuse: Pain management, drug dependence, and implications for nurses worldwide in 2022

Abstract

This presentation entails a brief overview on evidence-based uses of opioids in diverse clinical contexts, influences of opioid regulations across the globe, and common misconceptions related to effective opioid therapies. Furthermore, this presentation discusses how nurses may promote safe opioid use and detect opioid dependency and addiction.

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Video Length: 1 hour, 31 minutes, 15 seconds

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Author Details

Jonathan H. Aebischer, DNP, FNP, PhD Student and Janane E. Hanna, MSN, RN, AOCNS

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA||American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon

Type

Presentation - Webinar

Format Type

Text-based Document, Video Recording

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Opioid-Based Therapies, Opioid Misuse, Misue Prevention, Patient Care

Publisher

Sigma Theta Tau International

Version

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Review Type

None: Educational Material, None: Reputation-based Submission

Acquisition

Publisher-submission

Date of Issue

2022-01-18

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