There is progressive increase in use of opioids for pharmaceutical purpose in AUSTRALIA. There are serious unintended consequences of pharmaceutical opioid use.
Managing Patients on Opioids for Chronic Noncancer PainAngela Solleder
This document provides a literature review on managing patients with chronic noncancer pain using opioids. It discusses the significance of chronic pain and opioid use, best practices for opioid management including starting low doses and monitoring patients, and gaps in research around long-term opioid efficacy and safety. The document recommends a balanced approach, emphasizing non-opioid therapies first and judicious opioid use according to guidelines to improve outcomes while reducing risks of misuse, abuse and overdose.
This document provides a literature review on opioid use for chronic noncancer pain. It discusses how opioid prescriptions and related harms have increased substantially in recent decades. Several studies highlighted found higher opioid doses were associated with greater risks of overdose and other adverse outcomes. The document also reviews literature on risk evaluation strategies like urine drug testing and treatment agreements. It identifies a need for more research on nurse practitioner-specific guidelines and long-term opioid effectiveness for chronic pain.
This document summarizes two presentations on treatment of opioid use disorders given at the National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit in 2014.
The first presentation outlines the risks of current inpatient opioid detoxification methods and benefits of evidence-based alternatives. It also examines opportunities for stakeholders to impact opioid addiction education.
The second presentation discusses innovations in buprenorphine treatment, including collaborative care models, group practice models, and strategies to address high-risk patients prescribed buprenorphine in office-based opioid treatment settings. Buprenorphine prescriber shortages, standards, retention challenges, and predictors of positive outcomes are also reviewed.
This document discusses effective pain management and the challenges of treating chronic pain with opioids. It provides an overview of pain management principles, the risks of addiction, and approaches to assessing patients and monitoring opioid treatment. While opioids can help treat pain in some cases, providers must consider the risks and benefits for each patient due to the potential for abuse, addiction and undertreatment of pain.
Managing Patients on Opioids for Chronic Noncancer PainAngela Solleder
This document provides a literature review on managing patients with chronic noncancer pain using opioids. It discusses the significance of chronic pain and opioid use, best practices for opioid management including starting low doses and monitoring patients, and gaps in research around long-term opioid efficacy and safety. The document recommends a balanced approach, emphasizing non-opioid therapies first and judicious opioid use according to guidelines to improve outcomes while reducing risks of misuse, abuse and overdose.
This document provides a literature review on opioid use for chronic noncancer pain. It discusses how opioid prescriptions and related harms have increased substantially in recent decades. Several studies highlighted found higher opioid doses were associated with greater risks of overdose and other adverse outcomes. The document also reviews literature on risk evaluation strategies like urine drug testing and treatment agreements. It identifies a need for more research on nurse practitioner-specific guidelines and long-term opioid effectiveness for chronic pain.
This document summarizes two presentations on treatment of opioid use disorders given at the National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit in 2014.
The first presentation outlines the risks of current inpatient opioid detoxification methods and benefits of evidence-based alternatives. It also examines opportunities for stakeholders to impact opioid addiction education.
The second presentation discusses innovations in buprenorphine treatment, including collaborative care models, group practice models, and strategies to address high-risk patients prescribed buprenorphine in office-based opioid treatment settings. Buprenorphine prescriber shortages, standards, retention challenges, and predictors of positive outcomes are also reviewed.
This document discusses effective pain management and the challenges of treating chronic pain with opioids. It provides an overview of pain management principles, the risks of addiction, and approaches to assessing patients and monitoring opioid treatment. While opioids can help treat pain in some cases, providers must consider the risks and benefits for each patient due to the potential for abuse, addiction and undertreatment of pain.
This document discusses issues in assessing and treating patients with co-occurring opiate dependence and chronic pain. It notes that while opiate treatment is commonly used for chronic pain, it can lead to physical dependence, tolerance, and potentially addiction. Assessing for problematic opioid use or addiction involves looking for behaviors like frequent dose increases, non-medical use, doctor shopping, or illicit drug use. Factors like a history of substance abuse or mental health conditions may increase risk. Proper evaluation and treatment should address both the pain condition and risk for opioid misuse or addiction.
- This interim analysis of an ongoing observational study found that topical analgesics may reduce pain severity and interference scores and decrease primary pain complaints and oral pain medication use for patients with neuropathic or musculoskeletal pain.
- Overall patient satisfaction with topical analgesics was high and they were found to be safe and well-tolerated.
- The results were consistent with a previous interim analysis and warrant continuation of the larger OPERA study, though more analysis is still needed.
This document discusses the opioid epidemic in America and proposes actions to address it. It summarizes that:
1) Nearly 200,000 Americans have died from prescription opioid overdoses since 1999, and up to 40% of long-term opioid therapy patients may be addicted.
2) Keeping chronic opioid therapy doses low can help reduce overdose risk. Many overdose deaths occur at doses of 50 mg or more per day, while most patients receive lower doses.
3) Immediate actions are needed to curb new inappropriate long-term opioid prescriptions, including more selective initial prescribing, checking prescription monitoring programs, and limiting initial supplies. Policies and regulations also need to be updated to reflect risks of addiction
Medical care responding_to_us_opioid_epidemic_von_korff_franklin_4-22-2016 (3)Paul Coelho, MD
This document discusses the opioid epidemic in America and proposes actions to address it. The key points are:
1) America is experiencing an unprecedented epidemic of prescription opioid addiction and overdose, with almost 200,000 deaths since 1999 mostly affecting patients prescribed opioids.
2) Proposed actions to address the epidemic include avoiding unnecessary opioid prescriptions, changing policies to reflect risks of addiction/overdose, and enhancing surveillance of opioid prescribing and patient safety.
3) Additional actions proposed are increasing clinical monitoring of patients on long-term opioid therapy, consistently offering to taper doses or discontinue opioids as an option, and ensuring treatment for addicted patients.
The Highs And Lows Of Opiate Managementguest2e3167
This document summarizes guidelines for prescribing opioids to manage chronic pain. It discusses the high prevalence and economic impact of chronic pain, as well as barriers physicians face in treating it. While opioids can provide pain relief, they carry risks of adverse effects, addiction, and overdose. The guidelines recommend developing a comprehensive treatment plan, trying non-opioid options first, carefully selecting and titrating opioid doses, monitoring patients for signs of misuse, and using treatment agreements to promote safe prescribing. The goal is to improve patients' function and quality of life while minimizing risks from long-term opioid therapy.
The document discusses pain and addiction as co-morbid disease states. It provides epidemiological data on the prescription drug abuse epidemic, including increased rates of opioid abuse and overdose deaths. It also examines the role of physicians in fueling non-medical prescription drug use through improper prescribing practices or a lack of training in identifying addiction.
This study examines geographic variation in chronic opioid use among patients with fibromyalgia in the United States. The researchers found a 5-fold difference between states with the lowest rate of chronic opioid use (around 4%) and those with the highest rate (around 20%). Factors associated with higher chronic opioid use included a higher percentage of female patients in a state and higher previous illicit opioid use rates. Lower chronic opioid use was associated with higher fibromyalgia prevalence and physician prevalence in a state. The large geographic variation suggests prescribing decisions are influenced by contextual and structural factors at the state level in addition to physician-patient interactions.
Presentation was originally done at Group Health Cooperative’s National Summit on Opioid Safety: http://www.ghinnovates.org/?p=3502
Presentation by: Roger Chou, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine for Oregon Health & Science University
and Director of Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center.
This document summarizes the key points from a conference on managing risk in the workplace by addressing substance abuse issues. The conference objectives are to identify signs of drug addiction, describe employer procedures for substance abuse, and explain potential liabilities. It discusses the opioid epidemic, prescription drug abuse trends, and provides statistics on prescription drug use. Guidelines are presented for screening employees, using urine drug testing, identifying aberrant behaviors, and establishing treatment plans when substance abuse is suspected.
This document discusses strategies to curb prescription drug abuse, specifically opioid abuse, in West Virginia. It notes that West Virginia has the highest drug overdose mortality rate in the US and clinicians there write a high number of opioid prescriptions. It explores reasons for high prescribing rates and discusses solutions like improving education for patients and doctors, changing financial incentives, using prescription drug monitoring programs, and following CDC guidelines for safer opioid prescribing. Alternative therapies for pain management and the role of EDIE in monitoring patients and interfacing with PDMPs are also covered. The document advocates for internal referrals to pain specialists and multidisciplinary approaches to pain care.
Over the counter drugs and drug abuse among healthcare professionals is discussed. The document examines the prevalence of substance use among healthcare workers, citing studies that found 65.1% of males and 34.9% of females reporting abuse of over-the-counter drugs. Reasons for abuse included easy accessibility, saving time and money, and treating minor ailments. Intervention and prevention measures are recommended, including anonymous physician health programs for evaluation and treatment, medical interventions like rehabilitation programs, and conditions for licensure to help prevent relapse. Education on substance use and effects should begin in high school and continue during university and professional training.
PEG (Pain, Enjoyment, General activity) scale (0-10)
1. What number best describes your Pain on average in the past week? 5 → 5 (no change)
2. What number best describes how much you are Enjoying life?
3 → 7 (worsening)
3. What number best describes your General activity level?
4 → 9 (worsening)
Safe & Effective Management of Chronic Pain chshanah
I do not have access to the video cases you referenced. Could you please provide a brief summary of the key details in each case so I can try to understand and respond to your questions? Without more context it's difficult for me to analyze how the provider handled the situation or determine the diagnosis.
This paper examines the relationship between socioeconomic factors and prescription drug abuse. It reviews 7 studies that found higher rates of opioid misuse among low-income populations, including Medicaid patients and those with mental health or substance abuse disorders. While doctors often perceive younger and non-white patients to be at higher risk of abuse, studies have found no evidence to support these assumptions. The paper calls for reducing reliance on opioids for chronic pain and improving clinician training on cultural competence and implicit biases.
The Opioid Crisis – Big Pharma Marketing and the dangers of extrapolation.Aaron Garner
NINTH ANNUAL ANN DAUGHERTY SYMPOSIUM (Tara Treatment Center)
FOR BASIC SCIENCE OF ADDICTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY
June 6th 2018 from 8am-4:30pm
Franklin College 101 Branigin Blvd. Franklin, IN 46131
This conference is a forum for professionals, policymakers, educators and the public from diverse disciplines interested in the biochemical, genetic, behavioral, and public health aspects of addiction.
Registar at:
https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_83aac092-878e-11e4-b8ac-0a8b51b42b90&WidgetId=1418240
Presentation By:
Jim Ryser, MA, LMHC, LCAC
Director, Chronic Pain and Chemical Dependence IU Health
This study evaluated providing interim treatment with buprenorphine to patients waiting for opioid abuse treatment. 50 patients were randomized to either receive interim buprenorphine treatment or remain on the waiting list. Those receiving buprenorphine had significantly higher rates of negative urine tests for illicit opioids and lower intravenous drug use and psychiatric issues. Interim buprenorphine with technology support showed promise in reducing risks while patients waited for comprehensive treatment.
Dr liu 12 8-2012 updike-risk management and pt assessment in pmChau Nguyen
This document discusses risk management and patient assessment for chronic pain patients being considered for opioid therapy. It outlines how to evaluate risks of addiction, conduct screening, monitor patients on treatment, and intervene if problems arise. Key points include using screening tools to assess risk, implementing strategies like urine testing and restricted refills to reduce risk, and having treatment plans and taper protocols in place for problematic patients. Resources for treatment of opioid dependence are also provided.
Wide variation and excessive dosage of opioid prescriptions for common genera...Paul Coelho, MD
This study examined opioid prescribing patterns for common outpatient general surgery procedures. They found wide variation in the number of opioids prescribed, from 0 to over 100 pills for the same procedures. On average, only 28% of prescribed opioids were actually taken by patients. Less than 2% of patients requested refills. The study identified an "ideal" number of pills to prescribe for each procedure that would satisfy 80% of patients' needs and significantly reduce excess prescribing - for example, prescribing 5 pills for partial mastectomies instead of the typical 20 pills. Prescribing the ideal amounts could decrease total opioids prescribed by 43%.
This document summarizes information about prescription drug monitoring programs (PMPs) and their role in preventing prescription drug abuse. Some key points:
- PMPs track prescriptions for controlled substances to identify patterns of abuse and diversion. Most states now have PMPs operating.
- Studies have found that a small percentage of individuals (around 1-2%) exhibit questionable patterns like using many prescribers and pharmacies. Early PMP queries in Kansas identified some individuals receiving high amounts of controlled substances from multiple providers.
- One study found that states with PMPs in place did not see significant reductions in overdose death rates compared to states without PMPs. However, PMP characteristics like mandatory
The document summarizes Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality, including his concepts of the unconscious mind, psychosexual stages of development, id/ego/superego model of the mind, and defense mechanisms. It provides an overview of Freud's view that early childhood experiences, especially in the psychosexual oral, anal, phallic, and genital stages, have a significant influence on adult personality and behavior.
Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist who developed a theory of cognitive development in children. He believed that children develop through four distinct stages as they interact with their environment - sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. At each stage, children construct an understanding of the world through discovery and experiences. Piaget's theory emphasizes that cognitive development is adaptive and builds upon previous stages. His work has influenced education by advocating for active, learner-centered approaches that account for children's developmental levels.
This document discusses issues in assessing and treating patients with co-occurring opiate dependence and chronic pain. It notes that while opiate treatment is commonly used for chronic pain, it can lead to physical dependence, tolerance, and potentially addiction. Assessing for problematic opioid use or addiction involves looking for behaviors like frequent dose increases, non-medical use, doctor shopping, or illicit drug use. Factors like a history of substance abuse or mental health conditions may increase risk. Proper evaluation and treatment should address both the pain condition and risk for opioid misuse or addiction.
- This interim analysis of an ongoing observational study found that topical analgesics may reduce pain severity and interference scores and decrease primary pain complaints and oral pain medication use for patients with neuropathic or musculoskeletal pain.
- Overall patient satisfaction with topical analgesics was high and they were found to be safe and well-tolerated.
- The results were consistent with a previous interim analysis and warrant continuation of the larger OPERA study, though more analysis is still needed.
This document discusses the opioid epidemic in America and proposes actions to address it. It summarizes that:
1) Nearly 200,000 Americans have died from prescription opioid overdoses since 1999, and up to 40% of long-term opioid therapy patients may be addicted.
2) Keeping chronic opioid therapy doses low can help reduce overdose risk. Many overdose deaths occur at doses of 50 mg or more per day, while most patients receive lower doses.
3) Immediate actions are needed to curb new inappropriate long-term opioid prescriptions, including more selective initial prescribing, checking prescription monitoring programs, and limiting initial supplies. Policies and regulations also need to be updated to reflect risks of addiction
Medical care responding_to_us_opioid_epidemic_von_korff_franklin_4-22-2016 (3)Paul Coelho, MD
This document discusses the opioid epidemic in America and proposes actions to address it. The key points are:
1) America is experiencing an unprecedented epidemic of prescription opioid addiction and overdose, with almost 200,000 deaths since 1999 mostly affecting patients prescribed opioids.
2) Proposed actions to address the epidemic include avoiding unnecessary opioid prescriptions, changing policies to reflect risks of addiction/overdose, and enhancing surveillance of opioid prescribing and patient safety.
3) Additional actions proposed are increasing clinical monitoring of patients on long-term opioid therapy, consistently offering to taper doses or discontinue opioids as an option, and ensuring treatment for addicted patients.
The Highs And Lows Of Opiate Managementguest2e3167
This document summarizes guidelines for prescribing opioids to manage chronic pain. It discusses the high prevalence and economic impact of chronic pain, as well as barriers physicians face in treating it. While opioids can provide pain relief, they carry risks of adverse effects, addiction, and overdose. The guidelines recommend developing a comprehensive treatment plan, trying non-opioid options first, carefully selecting and titrating opioid doses, monitoring patients for signs of misuse, and using treatment agreements to promote safe prescribing. The goal is to improve patients' function and quality of life while minimizing risks from long-term opioid therapy.
The document discusses pain and addiction as co-morbid disease states. It provides epidemiological data on the prescription drug abuse epidemic, including increased rates of opioid abuse and overdose deaths. It also examines the role of physicians in fueling non-medical prescription drug use through improper prescribing practices or a lack of training in identifying addiction.
This study examines geographic variation in chronic opioid use among patients with fibromyalgia in the United States. The researchers found a 5-fold difference between states with the lowest rate of chronic opioid use (around 4%) and those with the highest rate (around 20%). Factors associated with higher chronic opioid use included a higher percentage of female patients in a state and higher previous illicit opioid use rates. Lower chronic opioid use was associated with higher fibromyalgia prevalence and physician prevalence in a state. The large geographic variation suggests prescribing decisions are influenced by contextual and structural factors at the state level in addition to physician-patient interactions.
Presentation was originally done at Group Health Cooperative’s National Summit on Opioid Safety: http://www.ghinnovates.org/?p=3502
Presentation by: Roger Chou, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine for Oregon Health & Science University
and Director of Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center.
This document summarizes the key points from a conference on managing risk in the workplace by addressing substance abuse issues. The conference objectives are to identify signs of drug addiction, describe employer procedures for substance abuse, and explain potential liabilities. It discusses the opioid epidemic, prescription drug abuse trends, and provides statistics on prescription drug use. Guidelines are presented for screening employees, using urine drug testing, identifying aberrant behaviors, and establishing treatment plans when substance abuse is suspected.
This document discusses strategies to curb prescription drug abuse, specifically opioid abuse, in West Virginia. It notes that West Virginia has the highest drug overdose mortality rate in the US and clinicians there write a high number of opioid prescriptions. It explores reasons for high prescribing rates and discusses solutions like improving education for patients and doctors, changing financial incentives, using prescription drug monitoring programs, and following CDC guidelines for safer opioid prescribing. Alternative therapies for pain management and the role of EDIE in monitoring patients and interfacing with PDMPs are also covered. The document advocates for internal referrals to pain specialists and multidisciplinary approaches to pain care.
Over the counter drugs and drug abuse among healthcare professionals is discussed. The document examines the prevalence of substance use among healthcare workers, citing studies that found 65.1% of males and 34.9% of females reporting abuse of over-the-counter drugs. Reasons for abuse included easy accessibility, saving time and money, and treating minor ailments. Intervention and prevention measures are recommended, including anonymous physician health programs for evaluation and treatment, medical interventions like rehabilitation programs, and conditions for licensure to help prevent relapse. Education on substance use and effects should begin in high school and continue during university and professional training.
PEG (Pain, Enjoyment, General activity) scale (0-10)
1. What number best describes your Pain on average in the past week? 5 → 5 (no change)
2. What number best describes how much you are Enjoying life?
3 → 7 (worsening)
3. What number best describes your General activity level?
4 → 9 (worsening)
Safe & Effective Management of Chronic Pain chshanah
I do not have access to the video cases you referenced. Could you please provide a brief summary of the key details in each case so I can try to understand and respond to your questions? Without more context it's difficult for me to analyze how the provider handled the situation or determine the diagnosis.
This paper examines the relationship between socioeconomic factors and prescription drug abuse. It reviews 7 studies that found higher rates of opioid misuse among low-income populations, including Medicaid patients and those with mental health or substance abuse disorders. While doctors often perceive younger and non-white patients to be at higher risk of abuse, studies have found no evidence to support these assumptions. The paper calls for reducing reliance on opioids for chronic pain and improving clinician training on cultural competence and implicit biases.
The Opioid Crisis – Big Pharma Marketing and the dangers of extrapolation.Aaron Garner
NINTH ANNUAL ANN DAUGHERTY SYMPOSIUM (Tara Treatment Center)
FOR BASIC SCIENCE OF ADDICTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY
June 6th 2018 from 8am-4:30pm
Franklin College 101 Branigin Blvd. Franklin, IN 46131
This conference is a forum for professionals, policymakers, educators and the public from diverse disciplines interested in the biochemical, genetic, behavioral, and public health aspects of addiction.
Registar at:
https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_83aac092-878e-11e4-b8ac-0a8b51b42b90&WidgetId=1418240
Presentation By:
Jim Ryser, MA, LMHC, LCAC
Director, Chronic Pain and Chemical Dependence IU Health
This study evaluated providing interim treatment with buprenorphine to patients waiting for opioid abuse treatment. 50 patients were randomized to either receive interim buprenorphine treatment or remain on the waiting list. Those receiving buprenorphine had significantly higher rates of negative urine tests for illicit opioids and lower intravenous drug use and psychiatric issues. Interim buprenorphine with technology support showed promise in reducing risks while patients waited for comprehensive treatment.
Dr liu 12 8-2012 updike-risk management and pt assessment in pmChau Nguyen
This document discusses risk management and patient assessment for chronic pain patients being considered for opioid therapy. It outlines how to evaluate risks of addiction, conduct screening, monitor patients on treatment, and intervene if problems arise. Key points include using screening tools to assess risk, implementing strategies like urine testing and restricted refills to reduce risk, and having treatment plans and taper protocols in place for problematic patients. Resources for treatment of opioid dependence are also provided.
Wide variation and excessive dosage of opioid prescriptions for common genera...Paul Coelho, MD
This study examined opioid prescribing patterns for common outpatient general surgery procedures. They found wide variation in the number of opioids prescribed, from 0 to over 100 pills for the same procedures. On average, only 28% of prescribed opioids were actually taken by patients. Less than 2% of patients requested refills. The study identified an "ideal" number of pills to prescribe for each procedure that would satisfy 80% of patients' needs and significantly reduce excess prescribing - for example, prescribing 5 pills for partial mastectomies instead of the typical 20 pills. Prescribing the ideal amounts could decrease total opioids prescribed by 43%.
This document summarizes information about prescription drug monitoring programs (PMPs) and their role in preventing prescription drug abuse. Some key points:
- PMPs track prescriptions for controlled substances to identify patterns of abuse and diversion. Most states now have PMPs operating.
- Studies have found that a small percentage of individuals (around 1-2%) exhibit questionable patterns like using many prescribers and pharmacies. Early PMP queries in Kansas identified some individuals receiving high amounts of controlled substances from multiple providers.
- One study found that states with PMPs in place did not see significant reductions in overdose death rates compared to states without PMPs. However, PMP characteristics like mandatory
The document summarizes Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality, including his concepts of the unconscious mind, psychosexual stages of development, id/ego/superego model of the mind, and defense mechanisms. It provides an overview of Freud's view that early childhood experiences, especially in the psychosexual oral, anal, phallic, and genital stages, have a significant influence on adult personality and behavior.
Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist who developed a theory of cognitive development in children. He believed that children develop through four distinct stages as they interact with their environment - sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. At each stage, children construct an understanding of the world through discovery and experiences. Piaget's theory emphasizes that cognitive development is adaptive and builds upon previous stages. His work has influenced education by advocating for active, learner-centered approaches that account for children's developmental levels.
Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) was an Austrian doctor who is considered the father of psychoanalysis. He believed that mental illness results from nurture rather than nature and that human motivation stems from unconscious drives and desires. Freud proposed that the human mind consists of the id, ego, and superego, with the id being the primitive, unconscious part that seeks pleasure. Psychoanalysis aims to understand motivation by bringing the unconscious into conscious awareness using techniques like free association, hypnosis, and dream analysis.
The chapter discusses Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic approach to personality. It outlines Freud's theory of the unconscious mind, including the id, ego and superego. Freud believed early childhood experiences, especially in the psychosexual stages of development, shaped adult personality. The chapter also describes psychoanalysis as a therapeutic technique, involving free association and interpretation of dreams and symbols to uncover unconscious material. Finally, it examines projective tests often used to assess personality, such as the Rorschach inkblot test and TAT.
The document discusses suicidal thoughts, behaviors, and risk factors. It provides information on assessing suicidal risk using tools like the SAD Persons scale. Key risk factors mentioned include psychiatric illnesses, substance abuse, losses, lack of social support, and prior attempts. The nursing process for managing suicidal patients involves crisis intervention, treatment of underlying conditions, safety planning, and connecting patients to long-term support systems. Guidelines are offered for both inpatient and outpatient care of suicidal individuals.
The document discusses suicide prevention and facts about suicide globally and in Canada. It notes that over 700,000 people die by suicide worldwide each year, with rates being higher among men than women and in low to middle income countries. In Canada, approximately 10 people die by suicide daily, with many more attempting it or having thoughts of it. The document outlines risk factors for suicide and ways to help prevent it, such as treating mental illness, reducing access to lethal means, and providing social support to those considering suicide.
Crisis Responder Training Suicide Prevention_ Powerpoint.pptxEl Viajero
This training module provides information to crisis responders on suicide prevention and harm assessment. It defines warning signs of suicide risk such as hopelessness, withdrawing from others, and increased substance abuse. Protective factors like social support and strong coping skills are also discussed. The module outlines guidelines for assessing suicide risk by considering individual, social, and environmental risk factors. It notes populations at higher risk, such as veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and those with chronic illness or pain. The module stresses using sensitive language and obtaining a clinical determination of risk. It advises seeking support from colleagues if a suicide occurs despite intervention efforts.
elementary school suicide prevention training powerpoint.pptEl Viajero
This document provides an overview of a presentation on youth suicide given by two psychiatrists from Denver Health. It discusses risk and protective factors, warning signs, statistics on youth suicide nationally and in Colorado, and recommendations for what schools and individuals should do if a youth is exhibiting warning signs of suicide. The presentation aims to educate about youth suicide and how to identify at-risk youth so that lives can be saved through prevention and intervention efforts.
Rasamanikya is a excellent preparation in the field of Rasashastra, it is used in various Kushtha Roga, Shwasa, Vicharchika, Bhagandara, Vatarakta, and Phiranga Roga. In this article Preparation& Comparative analytical profile for both Formulationon i.e Rasamanikya prepared by Kushmanda swarasa & Churnodhaka Shodita Haratala. The study aims to provide insights into the comparative efficacy and analytical aspects of these formulations for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
Does Over-Masturbation Contribute to Chronic Prostatitis.pptxwalterHu5
In some case, your chronic prostatitis may be related to over-masturbation. Generally, natural medicine Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill can help mee get a cure.
Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Here is the updated list of Top Best Ayurvedic medicine for Gas and Indigestion and those are Gas-O-Go Syp for Dyspepsia | Lavizyme Syrup for Acidity | Yumzyme Hepatoprotective Capsules etc
Promoting Wellbeing - Applied Social Psychology - Psychology SuperNotesPsychoTech Services
A proprietary approach developed by bringing together the best of learning theories from Psychology, design principles from the world of visualization, and pedagogical methods from over a decade of training experience, that enables you to: Learn better, faster!
NVBDCP.pptx Nation vector borne disease control programSapna Thakur
NVBDCP was launched in 2003-2004 . Vector-Borne Disease: Disease that results from an infection transmitted to humans and other animals by blood-feeding arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Examples of vector-borne diseases include Dengue fever, West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, and malaria.
ABDOMINAL TRAUMA in pediatrics part one.drhasanrajab
Abdominal trauma in pediatrics refers to injuries or damage to the abdominal organs in children. It can occur due to various causes such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports-related injuries, and physical abuse. Children are more vulnerable to abdominal trauma due to their unique anatomical and physiological characteristics. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, tenderness, distension, vomiting, and signs of shock. Diagnosis involves physical examination, imaging studies, and laboratory tests. Management depends on the severity and may involve conservative treatment or surgical intervention. Prevention is crucial in reducing the incidence of abdominal trauma in children.
Integrating Ayurveda into Parkinson’s Management: A Holistic ApproachAyurveda ForAll
Explore the benefits of combining Ayurveda with conventional Parkinson's treatments. Learn how a holistic approach can manage symptoms, enhance well-being, and balance body energies. Discover the steps to safely integrate Ayurvedic practices into your Parkinson’s care plan, including expert guidance on diet, herbal remedies, and lifestyle modifications.
Basavarajeeyam is a Sreshta Sangraha grantha (Compiled book ), written by Neelkanta kotturu Basavaraja Virachita. It contains 25 Prakaranas, First 24 Chapters related to Rogas& 25th to Rasadravyas.
Osteoporosis - Definition , Evaluation and Management .pdfJim Jacob Roy
Osteoporosis is an increasing cause of morbidity among the elderly.
In this document , a brief outline of osteoporosis is given , including the risk factors of osteoporosis fractures , the indications for testing bone mineral density and the management of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - Definition , Evaluation and Management .pdf
11H00_3_Michael Farrell.pptx
1. The use and unintended
consequences of pharmaceutical
opioids in Australia?
Michael Farrell
2. The Difference is Research
The Difference is Research
2
Disclosures
Mundipharma Australia (who market Reformulated OxyContin® and
Targin®) provided travel support for this meeting.
The NOMAD study was funded via an investigator-driven, untied
educational grant from Mundipharma Australia. The funder has no
role in the design, conduct, analysis, interpretation or decision of
what/where to publish.
I have also received untied educational grants for post-marketing
surveillance of new opioid substitution therapy medications by
Reckitt Benckiser, also conducted without any involvement of RB in
the design, conduct, analysis or publication of findings.
3. The Difference is Research
The Difference is Research
3
Overview
1. Utilisation of pharmaceutical opioids
2. What unintended consequences are causing concern?
3. People with chronic non-cancer pain using opioids
4. Use of Fentanyl by PWID in Australia
5. Availability of opioids for pain management (2011-13)
Berterame et al (2016) Use of and barriers to access to opioid analgesics: a worldwide, regional, and national study.
The Lancet.
6. 6
Australia: PBS opioid dispensings
Blanch et al (2014). An overview of the patterns of prescription opioid use, costs and related harms in Australia.
BJ Clinical Pharmacology.
15-fold increase in dispensings
processed, 1992-2012
Issues:
• Opioids costing less than co-
payment threshold
• Authorities
• Private scripts
• Non-PBS listed opioids
• Non-prescribed (OTC) opioids
• Dispensing ≠ consumption
7. 7
The picture in 2013: PBS opioid dispensings
vs. prescription opioid unit sales
0
2,000,000
4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
14,000,000
16,000,000
18,000,000
Strong opioids Other
prescribed
opioids
OTC codeine
Number of PBS prescriptions
dispensed
Number of packs sold
Strong opioids : morphine, oxycodone, buprenorphine patch, methadone tablet, fentanyl, hydromorphone
Other prescribed opioids : prescription codeine, dextropropoxyphene, tramadol, tapentadol
Over-the-counter opioids : codeine products available at pharmacies without a doctor’s prescription
8. 8
What does opioid consumption look like?
• It’s clearly increasing
• Reliance on aggregate PBS statistics will lead to a likely
underestimation of consumption: OTC consumption is
considerable
• Consumption higher in rural and regional areas and areas
with more disadvantage
• Need analyses of person-level data to examine (i)
whether this is a problem, and (ii) how much of this is a
problem
• AND we need direct data on patterns of consumption
(e.g. POINT and NOMAD study)
10. 10
Concerns accompanying opioid use
• Non-adherent use
o Stockpiling
o Doctor shopping
o Tampering
• Diversion
o Diversion to others
o Use of someone else’s medication
• Dependence
• Overdose
Larance et al (2011) Definitions related to the use of pharmaceutical opioids: Extra-medical use,
diversion, non-adherence and aberrant drug behaviours. Drug and Alcohol Review, 30, 236–245.
11. 11
Changing nature of opioid-related deaths
380
182 175
234
278
217
107
195
274 288
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
heroin only morphine only methadone & bup
codeine only oxycodone only fentanyl only
several opioids
Source: National Coronial Information System (NCIS); Roxburgh et al (MJA, 2011); Roxburgh et al (2013)
27%
54%
19%
recorded idu history no idu history not known
52%
18%
30%
chronic pain no chronic pain not known
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Potential risk factors for poorer clinical outcomes:
• Mental health problems
• History of drug and alcohol use problems
• Experience of trauma
• More complex pain problems
• Other illnesses and disabilities
• Other medications
Not everyone is at similar risk for
adverse outcomes
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• Chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) is a common complaint
• CNCP has a major impact on quality of life, mental health, health status,
relationships and employment
• There have been considerable increases in prescribing of opioids for CNCP
• Concern about harms related to pharmaceutical opioids
– Will there be greater problems with opioid dependence?
– Will there be considerable diversion of these medications?
– Is long-term use of opioids for chronic pain effective?
Background
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Sample: people living with chronic non-cancer pain, prescribed opioids >=6 weeks
Recruitment across community pharmacies in Australia, with Pharmacy Guild
support:
• Contacted 93% (n=5,332) of all community pharmacies in Australia via fax
and phone
• 33% of pharmacies agreed to be involved in recruitment
Four assessment waves:
• Baseline n = 1,514
• T2 follow up (3 months) 82% follow-up
• T3 follow up (12 months) 83% follow-up
• T4 follow up (24 months) 83% follow-up
Permission to obtain medical records from Medicare for access to Medicare claim
history and prescription history as well as other health records
POINT cohort study design
Campbell et al (2014). Cohort protocol: The Pain and Opioids IN Treatment (POINT) study. BMC Pharmacol & Toxicol.
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Pain and treatment experience
Median time experiencing pain 10 years
Median time to opioid prescription after pain
onset
12 months
On some type of opioid continuously (Median) 4 years
More than one pain condition 85%
Median pain conditions in the previous year 3
Back or neck problems (most common
condition)
76%
Median other chronic physical health problems 1
Campbell et al (2015). The Pain and Opioids IN Treatment (POINT) study: Characteristics of a cohort using opioids to
manage chronic non-cancer pain. Pain.
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Current mental disorders
0 10 20 30 40 50
Moderate/severe depression
Moderate/severe Anxiety
Agoraphobia
Panic attacks
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Social phobia
Borderline Personality Disorder
Proportion (%)
Campbell et al (2015). The Pain and Opioids IN Treatment (POINT) study: Characteristics of a cohort using opioids to
manage chronic non-cancer pain. Pain.
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Prescription opioid use in the POINT cohort
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Oxycodone Morphine Buprenorphine
Proportion
(%)
• Prescribed opioids for a
median of 4 years
• 20% currently
prescribed ≥2 Schedule
8 opioids
• 63% also taking over-
the-counter opioids
• Median oral morphine
equivalent (OME) mg
per day – 75mg
• 15% taking over 200
OME per day
Campbell et al (2015). Correlates of pharmaceutical opioid use and dependence among people living with chronic pain:
Findings from the Pain and Opioids IN Treatment (POINT) study. Pain Medicine
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• One in twelve (8.5%) met lifetime ICD-10 criteria for
pharmaceutical opioid dependence
• One in ten (10.1%) met criteria ICD-10 criteria for harmful
use
• One in five (18.6%) met lifetime criteria for ICD-10
pharmaceutical opioid use disorder
• One in twenty (5%) were dependent in the past year
• Younger, more likely to engage in non-adherent behaviours, history of
benzodiazepine dependence
• All scored intermediate-to-high on Prescribed Opioids Difficulties Scale
Dependence in POINT cohort (ICD-10)
20
Campbell et al (2015). Correlates of pharmaceutical opioid use and dependence among people living with chronic pain:
Findings from the Pain and Opioids IN Treatment (POINT) study. Pain Medicine
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Indicators of problematic use, by dose
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
< 20mg
OME
21-90mg
OME (ref)
91-199mg
OME
>200mg
OME
Proportion
(%)
% lifetime ICD-10
pharmaceutical opioid
dependence
%lifetime ICD-10 harmful
pharmaceutical opioid use
% at least some non-
adherence, past 3 months
% intermediate-high (>8)
score on the prescribed op
*
**
*
% intermediate-high on
PODS (>8)
Campbell et al (2015). Correlates of pharmaceutical opioid use and dependence among people living with chronic pain:
Findings from the Pain and Opioids IN Treatment (POINT) study. Pain Medicine
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23
Trends in Fentanyl injecting and deaths
in Australia
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Opioid Use in Australia
Heroin and Pharmaceutical opioid
injecting
79
66 66 65
69
65
56
58
60
64 63
61
59 60 60
58
56 57
40
50
45
46
41
49 50
47
42 43
39 39
35
35
28
27
27
16
22
26 26
29 28
31 33
31
27
19
16 13
6
8 9
8 7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
%
People
who
inject
drugs
Heroin injected Morphine Injected
Oxycodone Injected Fentanyl Injected
Source: Illicit Drug Reporting
System
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Results: Fentanyl injected on site
2012 to 2017
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
Sep-12 Jun-13 Mar-14 Dec-14 Sep-15 Jun-16 Mar-17
Number
of
injections
Fentanyl
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Pharmaceutical opioid deaths (by opioid)
per million population
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Deaths
per
million
population morphine oxycodone tramadol fentanyl
Source: NCIS; Roxburgh et al, Drug and Alcohol
Dependence 2017
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•Thanks to our participants in all the studies mentioned here
•Collaborators : Louisa Degenhardt, Gabrielle Campbell, Amanda Roxburgh, Natasa Gisev, Suzi Nielsen,
Sarah Larney, Elena Cama, Wayne Hall, Nicholas Lintzeris, Richard Mattick, Raimondo Bruno, Amy
Peacock, Milton Cohen, Robert Ali, Nancy White, Timothy Dobbins, Lucy Burns, Adrian Dunlop, Michael
Farrell, Fiona Shand
•Advisory Committee (POINT): Fiona Blyth, Lesley Brydon, Elizabeth Carrigan, Malcolm Dobbin, Julia
Fleming, Roger Goucke, Simon Holliday, Denis Leahy, Andrea Mant, Jake Najman, Milana Votrubec, Jason
White
•Associate Investigators and Advisory Committee (NOMAD): Lesley Brydon, Gabrielle Campbell, Apo
Demirkol, Malcolm Dobbin, Adrian Dunlop, Angella Duvnjak, Paul Haber, Marianne Jauncey, Robert Kemp,
Richard Mattick, Suzanne Nielsen, Amy Peacock, Nghi Phung, Ann Roche, Nancy White and Hester Wilson
•POINT study team: Gabrielle Campbell (coordinator), Bianca Hoban, Kimberley Smith, Ranira Moodley,
Sarah Freckleton, Rachel Urquhart-Secord, Teleri Moore, Courtney O’Donnell
•NOMAD study team : Ivana Kihas, Toni Hordern, Amy Peacock, Nancy White, Elena Cama, Dominic Oen,
Oluwadamisola and our team of interviewers
•NHMRC project grant: #1022522 (POINT study)
•NHMRC fellowships: Briony Larance, Louisa Degenhardt, Suzanne Nielsen, Richard Mattick
•Mundipharma: Untied educational grant; Billy Henderson
•Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Acknowledgements
There have been considerable increases in prescribing of opioids: a 15-fold overall increase in PBS-subsidised opioid dispensings between 1992-2012
Over the period of monitoring…
Efficacy
Twenty-four percent of the cohort met criteria for ‘Addiction’, 18% for DSM-5 use disorder and 19% for ICD-11 dependence. There was moderate concordance between ‘Addiction’ and DSM-IV, and ‘substantial’ concordance between ‘Addiction’ and ICD-11 opioid dependence, with nearly all those meeting criteria for ICD-11 included in ‘Addiction’. Participants meeting criteria for ‘Addiction’ only were older and less likely to have risk factors such as, engagement in non-adherent behaviours, psychological distress and substance use history than those who also met DSM-5 and ICD-11 criteria.
The definition of ‘Addiction’ captures a larger group than other classification systems, and includes people with fewer ‘risk’ behaviours. Despite removal of tolerance and withdrawal for prescribed opioid use for DSM-5, we found that ‘Addiction’ was more closely related to an ICD-11 diagnosis of pharmaceutical opioid dependence.