Non-Opioid Symptom Management Strategies for Populations Prescribed Opioids (On-Demand-Recording Presentation

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During the video, Dr. Marion Wilson discusses the use of opioid therapies for pain management and the safe use of opioids in the treatment of chronic pain. She mentions a webinar series offered by ASPMN that focuses on these topics. She also mentions the Prescribers Clinical Support System, a program funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, which provides resources for the safe use of opioids. Dr. Wilson introduces herself as an associate professor at Washington State University College of Nursing and highlights her experience in pain management and opioid use disorder research. She discusses her studies on undertreated symptoms among adults with persistent pain and opioid use disorder and the need for non-pharmacological pain management options. Dr. Wilson emphasizes the importance of addressing symptoms for both populations and avoiding arbitrary laws and policies that restrict access to opioids for pain management. She also discusses the role of healthcare workers in managing pain and the potential impact of pain on healthcare workers' mental health. Finally, Dr. Wilson discusses the relationship between pain and substance use disorders, the complexity of managing symptoms in these populations, and the need for an integrated multidimensional approach to pain care. She emphasizes the importance of assessing symptoms thoroughly, providing education and resources, and considering non-pharmacological options for pain management. The webinar concludes with Dr. Wilson answering questions from viewers.

Keywords

opioid therapies

pain management

chronic pain

ASPMN

Prescribers Clinical Support System

opioid use disorder

non-pharmacological pain management

healthcare workers

substance use disorders

integrated multidimensional approach