Journal of opioid management
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The purpose of this study was to describe the current opioid tapering practice. ⋯ This study provided a baseline assessment of pediatric opioid tapering practices by pediatric healthcare providers. Results revealed a marked variation in practice patterns that may indicate deficits in the assessment and management of opioid withdrawal in children. The need for the development of assessment-based opioid tapering guidelines for the pediatric population is long overdue.
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The study explored high-risk participants' experiences with pain management regarding clinical access to and use of prescription opioids. ⋯ Participant struggles with receiving and managing prescribed opioid analgesics suggest a need for: therapies beyond these medications; guidelines for providers specific to this population; and harm reduction trainings for providers.