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The study aims to evaluate changes in knowledge, confidence, and behavior among primary care providers regarding opioid prescribing for older adults after a brief educational intervention.

June 21, 2026BMC Primary CareOpen Access

Changes in primary care provider behaviors after a brief educational intervention about opioid prescribing in older adults

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ABAlëna A. BalasanovaNebraska Medical Center HWHongmei WangNebraska Medical Center JKJungyoon KimNebraska Medical Center

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Randomized trial evaluates improved knowledge and confidence in opioid prescribing among primary care providers, suggesting effective training strategies for better care.

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The study aims to evaluate changes in knowledge, confidence, and behavior among primary care providers regarding opioid prescribing for older adults after a brief educational intervention.
Analysis of pre-, post-, and one-month follow-up surveys of 65 primary care providers,
Intervention included a 20-month educational training focused on opioid prescribing strategies for older adults,
Surveys assessed knowledge, confidence, and implementation intentions of opioid safety strategies before and after training.
Post-training, 100% of participants planned to implement at least one opioid safety strategy,
At one-month follow-up, 10%-78% of participants had actually implemented their planned strategies depending on the specific strategy,
Participants reported increased knowledge regarding the effectiveness of long-term opioid use for chronic pain.

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Balasanova et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a377f3a24f042ddf4c59e54 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-026-03438-8

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Randomized trial evaluates improved knowledge and confidence in opioid prescribing among primary care providers, suggesting effective training strategies for better care.

Changes in primary care provider behaviors after a brief educational intervention about opioid prescribing in older adults

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Changes in primary care provider behaviors after a brief educational intervention about opioid prescribing in older adults

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