Provider and patient perspectives on opioids and alternative treatments for managing chronic pain: a qualitative study

May 8, 2017   |   Evidence in Integrative Healthcare

Title | Provider and patient perspectives on opioids and alternative treatments for managing chronic pain: a qualitative study

Published | BMC Family Practice, March 24 2017

Overview | The results suggest that education about realistic expectations for chronic pain management and therapy options, as well as making acupuncture and chiropractic care more easily accessible, might lead to more satisfaction for patients and providers, and provide important input to policy makers.