The impact of opioid agonist treatment on the incidence of bacterial sexually transmitted infection notifications among people with a history of opioid dependence in New South Wales, Australia: A retrospective data linkage study. [PDF]
Price O +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background A considerable proportion of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) experience pain. The objective of this prospective observational cohort study was to investigate the prevalence of pain, factors associated with pain and pain trajectories in ICU patients.
Aleksandra E. Wlodarczyk‐Abou Elseoud +7 more
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Comparative effectiveness of missed dose protocols of opioid agonist treatment in British Columbia, Canada: protocol for a population-based target trial emulation. [PDF]
Mondol MH +11 more
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The Use of Intravenous Clonidine in Postoperative Pain Management: A Scoping Review
ABSTRACT Background Clonidine, an alpha‐2 receptor agonist, has been explored as a potential analgesic in postoperative pain management, but its efficacy and safety profile remain unclear. The aim of this scoping review was to present the evidence on the use of intravenous clonidine in postoperative pain management.
Tórálvur Mohr +4 more
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Primary care physician characteristics associated with becoming opioid agonist treatment prescribers in British Columbia: a retrospective case-control study. [PDF]
Panagiotoglou D +6 more
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Abstract Background and aims Despite the well‐documented benefits of opioid substitution treatment (OST) in treating opioid dependence (OD), many people diagnosed with OD desire to live a drug‐free life. The transition to abstinence involves detoxification: a gradual dose reduction of OST to zero milligrams.
Amy Bagshaw +5 more
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Comparative effectiveness of take-home dosing schedules for opioid agonist treatment in British Columbia, Canada: a target trial emulation protocol using a population-based observational study. [PDF]
Kurz M +18 more
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Barriers and facilitators to injectable opioid agonist treatment engagement within a structural vulnerability context: a qualitative study of patient experiences in Vancouver, Canada. [PDF]
Mayer S +5 more
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Abstract Background and aims Naltrexone is a pharmacotherapeutic option for relapse prevention in opioid use disorder (OUD); however, studies highlight low rates of initiation and high rates of discontinuation as limiting its effectiveness. We aimed to (1) estimate the percentage of individuals with OUD who (having undergone withdrawal and wish to ...
Emmert Roberts +5 more
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Desirable treatment or a problematic drug scene? - An interview study of patients' and professionals' views on the risks and benefits of liberalized opioid agonist treatment. [PDF]
Nordgren J, Richert T.
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