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January 25, 2026Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care2 citationsOpen Access

Expectations and communication in opioid pain management: a qualitative study of patients' experience

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JAJennifer R. AminÖrebro UniversityEEElsa EkelinÖrebro UniversityESEmma Nilsing StridÖrebro University

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the role of expectations and communication in opioid pain management from patients' perspectives.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews with patients
  • Analyzed themes related to pain management and communication
  • Explored the impact of patient education on opioid use
  • Patients emphasize the need for validation of their pain experiences
  • Effective communication is key to building trust between patients and providers
  • Education on the biopsychosocial nature of pain aids in opioid management

Abstract

While education about the biopsychosocial nature of pain may provide a necessary foundation for communication around reducing opioid use, validation of patient experience is pivotal for building a trusting alliance.

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Amin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6975b2c8feba4585c2d6e459https://doi.org/10.1080/02813432.2026.2616517
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