A digital health intervention to support patients with chronic pain during prescription opioid tapering: a pilot randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Recent changes in opioid prescribing guidelines have led to an increasing number of patients with chronic pain being recommended to taper. However, opioid tapering can be challenging, and many patients require support.

Objectives

We evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of a co-designed psycho-educational video and SMS text messaging intervention to support patients with chronic pain during prescription opioid tapering.

Methods

A pilot randomised controlled trial was conducted. In addition to their usual care, participants in the intervention group received a psycho-educational video and 28 days of text messages (two SMS/day). The control group received usual care. The feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of the in

SUBMITTER: Gholamrezaei A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10197816 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature