Opioid-Induced Constipation in Real-World Practice: A Physician Survey, 1 Year Later.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is the most common adverse effect of opioid therapy, but it is underdiagnosed and undertreated. Last year, a survey among Italian healthcare providers revealed important differences in the clinical management of OIC across physician specialties, the need of standardization of diagnosis and treatment, and the urgency of further education. Herein, we submitted an updated version of the survey to the same cohort of experts to evaluate potential progress.

Methods

The online survey included 15 questions about OIC. Responses were analyzed descriptively and aggregated by physician specialty.

Results

A total of 190 physicians completed the survey. Most respondents (65%) did not feel adequately educated about OIC despite general c

SUBMITTER: Alvaro D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9098716 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature