Patient Perceptions About Opioid Risk Communications Within the Context of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Source: 

Dolan AR, Goldberg EB, Cannuscio CC, et al. Patient Perceptions About Opioid Risk Communications Within the Context of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(8):e2227650. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.27650

Key Points

Question  What can be learned about patient experiences related to decisions regarding analgesia after an emergency department encounter within the context of a randomized clinical trial testing the efficacy of risk communication interventions?

Findings  For the 36 patients interviewed for this qualitative study, patient decision-making regarding pain treatment in the emergency department was associated with risk interventions, clinician opinion, patients’ previous experiences with pain treatment, their values and perceptions of self, and experiences of bias.

Meaning  The clinical role of narrative-enhanced, risk-informed communication for acute pain management in acute care settings is important and should be considered along with other factors patients consider in the decision-making process.