Pain Management and Risks Associated with Substance Use; Practice Recommendations-Presentation

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The video is a presentation by June Oliver and Helen Turner on the ASPN and INSNA position statement on pain management and risks associated with SUD. Dr. Helen Turner is a clinical nurse specialist with prescriptive privilege and Dr. June Oliver has 23 years of experience in pain management as an advanced practice nurse. The position statement emphasizes that individuals with co-occurring pain and substance use disorder have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, receiving evidence-based, high-quality assessment and management using an integrated, holistic, and multidimensional approach. The speakers discuss various recommendations for clinicians, healthcare systems, and policymakers to improve pain management and address the risks associated with substance use disorders. They stress the importance of thorough assessment, the use of formal assessment tools, accurate diagnosis of pain etiology, and the implementation of individualized treatment plans. The speakers also emphasize the need to address stigma, reinforce nonjudgmental language, and ensure ongoing monitoring and evaluation of pain, function, adverse events, and progress. They highlight the importance of non-pharmacological approaches and the appropriate use of opioids when necessary. They also discuss the challenges and considerations when managing pain in individuals with medications for opioid use disorder, such as buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone. The presentation concludes with recommendations for clinicians to continue learning and collaborating, healthcare systems to promote best practices and policies, and policymakers to support equal education and evidence-based care regulation. Overall, the presentation provides valuable insights and recommendations for managing pain and addressing the risks associated with substance use disorders.

Keywords

June Oliver

Helen Turner

ASPN

INSNA

position statement

pain management

risks

SUD

co-occurring pain

substance use disorder