Delphi consensus on strategies in the management of opioid-induced constipation in cancer patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is a frequent and bothersome adverse event related with opioid therapy in cancer patients. Despite the high prevalence, medical management of OIC is often uncertain. The current project aimed to investigate expert opinion on OIC management and provide practical recommendations to improve the clinical approach of OIC in cancer patient.

Methods

A modified Delphi method was conducted involving 46 different physicians experts in OIC. Using a structured questionnaire of 67 items this project intended to seek consensus on aspects related to diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life of cancer patients suffering with OIC.

Results

After two rounds, a consensus was reached in 91% of the items proposed, all in agreement. Agreement was

SUBMITTER: Sarrio RG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7778791 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature