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To investigate patient experiences, perceptions, and behavioral drivers regarding opioid therapy for acute pain management following emergency or post-surgical care.

June 1, 2025Journal of Pain ResearchOpen Access

Patient Perceptions on Opioid Therapy for Acute Pain Management in the Emergency Department and Post-Surgical Settings: A Qualitative Study

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To investigate patient experiences, perceptions, and behavioral drivers regarding opioid therapy for acute pain management following emergency or post-surgical care.
Conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews within 10 days of hospital discharge with patients recruited from an emergency department and general surgery clinic (N=44 analyzed from N=60 in parent study; mean age 47 years, 50% female).
Transcribed audio recordings verbatim and analyzed qualitative data using applied thematic analysis with two independent coders.
Identified three primary qualitative themes: the direct effects of opioid analgesia, internal factors influencing use, and external factors impacting therapy.
A subset of participants described experiencing symptoms of opioid tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal despite receiving only short-duration acute therapy.
Participants reported a lack of sufficient guidance and expressed a desire for more comprehensive opioid education and active engagement in their discharge care plans.

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Qualitative study reveals complex experiences and early tolerance during acute opioid therapy in emergency and surgical patients, highlighting the need for enhanced counseling and education.

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Lucey et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1a80d749c6765e38858d50 https://doi.org/10.2147/jpr.s518088

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Qualitative study reveals complex experiences and early tolerance during acute opioid therapy in emergency and surgical patients, highlighting the need for enhanced counseling and education.

Patient Perceptions on Opioid Therapy for Acute Pain Management in the Emergency Department and Post-Surgical Settings: A Qualitative Study

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Patient Perceptions on Opioid Therapy for Acute Pain Management in the Emergency Department and Post-Surgical Settings: A Qualitative Study

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