TY - JOUR
KW - Analgesics, Opioid/adverse effects
KW - Behavior Therapy
KW - Chronic Disease
KW - Combined Modality Therapy
KW - Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
KW - Humans
KW - Opioid-Related Disorders/therapy
KW - Pain/drug therapy
KW - Patient Care Team
KW - Patient Compliance
KW - Patient Education as Topic
KW - Self Care
KW - Treatment Outcome
AU - C. Ruetsch
A1 - 
AB - BACKGROUND: Failure in treating opioid dependence is costly to the patient, the employer, managed care organizations, and the overall health care system. Opioid dependent patients tend to be less productive at work and in society and utilize a great many health care resources. Optimizing outcomes is essential. OBJECTIVE: To introduce the benefit of integrated strategies and patient support in the treatment of opioid dependence. SUMMARY: Health Analytics is currently studying the benefit of HereToHelp, a behavioral support program in which registered nurses or addiction treatment counselors with specialized training in addiction education provide information and encouragement to patients receiving pharmacologic treatment for opioid dependence. A total of 470 physicians in 41 states have been enlisted to participate in this patient support study. The study hypothesis is that patients who receive behavioral support and encouragement will be more compliant with their opioid replacement therapy, leading to better outcomes. Additional treatment strategies are also being developed to minimize the risk of abuse and diversion. Prodrugs and vaccines are also being investigated. CONCLUSION: A coordinated team approach is essential in treating pain patients and opioid-dependent patients. Offering behavior modification in addition to pharmacotherapy and utilizing strategies such as prescription monitoring programs, pain contracts, and screening are all vital components necessary for positive outcomes.
BT - Journal of managed care pharmacy : JMCP
C5 - Opioids & Substance Use; Education & Workforce
CP - 1 Suppl B
CY - United States
IS - 1 Suppl B
JF - Journal of managed care pharmacy : JMCP
N2 - BACKGROUND: Failure in treating opioid dependence is costly to the patient, the employer, managed care organizations, and the overall health care system. Opioid dependent patients tend to be less productive at work and in society and utilize a great many health care resources. Optimizing outcomes is essential. OBJECTIVE: To introduce the benefit of integrated strategies and patient support in the treatment of opioid dependence. SUMMARY: Health Analytics is currently studying the benefit of HereToHelp, a behavioral support program in which registered nurses or addiction treatment counselors with specialized training in addiction education provide information and encouragement to patients receiving pharmacologic treatment for opioid dependence. A total of 470 physicians in 41 states have been enlisted to participate in this patient support study. The study hypothesis is that patients who receive behavioral support and encouragement will be more compliant with their opioid replacement therapy, leading to better outcomes. Additional treatment strategies are also being developed to minimize the risk of abuse and diversion. Prodrugs and vaccines are also being investigated. CONCLUSION: A coordinated team approach is essential in treating pain patients and opioid-dependent patients. Offering behavior modification in addition to pharmacotherapy and utilizing strategies such as prescription monitoring programs, pain contracts, and screening are all vital components necessary for positive outcomes.
PP - United States
PY - 2010
SN - 1083-4087; 1083-4087
EP - 7
EP - S26+
T1 - Practice strategies to improve compliance and patient self-management
T2 - Journal of managed care pharmacy : JMCP
TI - Practice strategies to improve compliance and patient self-management
U1 - Opioids & Substance Use; Education & Workforce
U2 - 20146552
VL - 16
VO - 1083-4087; 1083-4087
Y1 - 2010
ER -