Background Deprescribing (reduction or cessation) of prescribed opioids can be
challenging for both patients and healthcare professionals. Objective To synthesize and …

Methods We followed the process of developing class-specific medication deprescribing
guidelines, 17 and the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE) II …

Chronic pain is a significant and costly problem all over the world that negatively impacts the
quality of life of sufferers. There are clear discrepancies between the prevalence of chronic …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary, nonpharmacological,
integrative approach that uses shared medical appointments to improve health-related …

Background Chronic pain management is a major challenge for primary care providers
(PCPs). PCPs manage many patients with chronic pain and other comorbidities including …

Despite the lack of evidence, opioids are still routinely used as a solution to long-term
management for chronic noncancer pain (CNCP). Given the significant risks associated with …

Background Opioids are currently prescribed for chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP), and
some patients use opioids continuously for long-term treatment. Stakeholders' awareness …

Objectives The opioid epidemic has put pressure on clinicians to taper their chronic pain
patients (CPPs) from opioids. This has resulted in rapid or forced tapers and opioid …

Background: We examined whether the effect of true electroacupuncture on pain and
functionality in chronic pain participants can be differentiated from that of medication …

Introduction: Complementary and integrative therapies such as physical therapy (PT) and
occupational therapy (OT) have been shown to improve functional outcomes and reduce …