Improved opioid prescribing in primary care: protocol for a cluster randomised pragmatic trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Opioid analgesic medications play a critical role in pain management but are associated with significant risks, including addiction. General practitioners in primary care account for a substantial proportion of opioid prescriptions, and prescribing practices may not always fully align with clinical guidelines. Given the limited evidence supporting long-term opioid use for chronic non-cancer pain, there is a pressing need for interventions that promote safer, guideline-concordant prescribing. The Smarta Val (Smart Choices) trial will evaluate whether a new multicomponent intervention, comprising an educational seminar, written materials and feedback on prescribing over 12 months, can improve opioid prescribing practices in primary care.

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SUBMITTER: Kruger C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12716515 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature