Nonmedical Opioid Use: Identify the Risks
A recent study found that 19% of patients with cancer engaged in nonmedical opioid use.
A recent study found that 19% of patients with cancer engaged in nonmedical opioid use. In this episode of “The Vitals,” we spoke with study author Sriram Yennu, MD, MS, FAAHPM, study author and professor in the department of palliative care and rehabilitation medicine at MD Anderson. Yennu outlined the risk factors that he and his team found for opioid misuse, as well as what nurses can do to promote safer opioid use.
The following factors were independently associated with nonmedical behavior: Marital status
- SOAPP score
- Morphine equivalent daily dose
- Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale pain level
Read more: https://www.oncnursingnews.com/web-exclusives/1-in-5-patients-engage-in-nonmedical-opioid-use
Increasing Awareness of Audiovestibular Adverse Events From Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
July 16th 2024Oncology nurses play a critical role in identifying and managing rare audiovestibular complications associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors to prevent permanent hearing loss and improve patients' quality of life.
