Pharmaceutical opioids for chronic non-cancer pain: Evaluating health outcomes and economic impact over five years [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Louisa Degenhardt (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Raimondo Bruno ,  A/Pr Timothy Dobbins ,  Dr Briony Larance ,  Dr Marian Shanahan
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Brief description Chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) is a major contributor to disability. Increased opioid prescribing for CNCP has produced concern about dependence and overdose in the absence on data on its long-term effectiveness. Novel statistical methods will test causal relationships over 5 years between treatment, outcomes, and costs on 1,514 CNCP patients prescribed opioids. We will answer critical questions on 5-year outcomes, and whether, and for whom, opioids and other clinical interventions reduce costs.

Funding Amount $AUD 799,904.14

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant