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Misuse of Prescription Opioid Medication among Women: A Scoping Review
Joint Authors
Greaves, Lorraine
Schmidt, Rose
Poole, Nancy
Hemsing, Natalie
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
National data from Canada and the United States identify women to be at greater risk than men for the misuse of prescription opioid medications.
Various sex- and gender-based factors and patient and physician practices may affect women’s use and misuse of prescription opioid drugs.
Objectives.
To explore the particular risks, issues, and treatment considerations for prescription opioid misuse among women who experience chronic noncancer pain and trauma.
Methods.
A scoping review for articles published between January 1990 and May 2014 was conducted on sex- and gender-based risks and treatment considerations among women who experience chronic noncancer pain and trauma.
Results.
A total of 57 articles were identified.
The present narrative review summarizes the specific risks for the misuse of prescription opioid medication among women who have experienced violence and trauma, Aboriginal women, adolescents and young women, older women, pregnant women, women of a sexual minority, and transwomen.
Discussion.
The majority of the literature is descriptive, with few studies that evaluate approaches and interventions to respond to the issue of chronic pain, trauma, and misuse of prescription opioids among women, particularly vulnerable subgroups of women.
Conclusions.
Trauma-informed and women-centred approaches that address women’s vulnerabilities and complex needs require further attention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hemsing, Natalie& Greaves, Lorraine& Poole, Nancy& Schmidt, Rose. 2016. Misuse of Prescription Opioid Medication among Women: A Scoping Review. Pain Research and Management،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115395
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hemsing, Natalie…[et al.]. Misuse of Prescription Opioid Medication among Women: A Scoping Review. Pain Research and Management No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115395
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hemsing, Natalie& Greaves, Lorraine& Poole, Nancy& Schmidt, Rose. Misuse of Prescription Opioid Medication among Women: A Scoping Review. Pain Research and Management. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115395
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1115395