Effect of Opioid vs Nonopioid Medications on Pain-Related Function in Patients With Chronic Back Pain or Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

E. Krebs, Erin; Gravely, Amy; Nugent, Sean; Jensen, Agnes; DeRonne, Beth; S. Goldsmith, Elizabeth; Kroenke, Kurt; J. Bair, Matthew; Noorbaloochi, Siamak

doi:10.1001/jama.2018.0899

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Effect of Opioid vs Nonopioid Medications on Pain-Related Function in Patients With Chronic Back Pain or Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

Published in JAMA • Mar 6, 2018

Authors:

Erin E. Krebs

Amy Gravely

Sean Nugent

Abstract

Importance: Limited evidence is available regarding long-term outcomes of opioids compared with nonopioid medications for chronic pain. Objective: To compare opioid vs nonopioid medications over 12 months on pain-related function, pain intensity, and adverse effects. Design, Setting, and Participant...

Subject

Medicine

Brief Pain Inventory

Acetaminophen

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