Pain Core Curriculum Module 7: Treating Pain in People with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)-Presentation

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The video provides an in-depth look at treating pain in individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), a common yet challenging scenario for healthcare providers. The overarching goal is to enhance healthcare professionals' competencies in managing OUD, focusing on evidence-based practices for treatment and harm reduction. The presentation covers the prevalence of pain in individuals with OUD and explores various treatment strategies for pain management during hospitalization.<br /><br />Key aspects include the importance of concurrent treatment of withdrawal and pain, understanding patient experiences, and using multimodal pain management strategies that incorporate non-opioid pharmacologic treatments. Expert recommendations favor the continued use of medications for OUD, like methadone or buprenorphine, even during acute pain situations.<br /><br />The session emphasizes the significance of clinician-patient communication, individualized care plans, and the need to regularly reassess treatment efficacy. It also highlights the challenges and lack of empirical evidence in some areas, offering opportunities for further research. Resources are offered through the Providers Clinical Support System for those seeking additional mentorship or expertise in the field.

Keywords

substance use screening

primary care

screening tools

TAPS tool

implementation guidance

US Preventive Services Task Force

electronic health records

screening barriers

referral and treatment

opioid use disorder

pain management

Laila Khalid

Michelle DeNora

MOUD project

stigma

methadone

buprenorphine

multimodal approach

chronic pain

opioid tolerance

perioperative care

non-opioid treatments

healthcare providers

evidence-based practices

harm reduction

multimodal strategies

clinician-patient communication