Interdisciplinary approaches to the opioid crisis: optimizing pain management through nurse-pharmacist collaboration

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v8nS1.15395

Authors

  • Bunaydir Aali Almotairi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Muneef Olean Alharbi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Abdulkareem Shunayn Alanazi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Fahad Husayyan Alenazi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Reem Saleh Alonazi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Abdulaziz Yousef Almuzaini KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Fatimah Ali Khormi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Seham Ahmed Alanazi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Afnan Mohammed Aldosari KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Khlood Khaldan Alharbi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Mona Mudlah Alsaadi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Amal Alhumidy Alanazi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Naif Saad Alqahtani KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Ali Suliman Al Aloula KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Majed Khalid Aljarallah KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Homoud Awade Al Shammari KSA, National Guard Health Affairs

Keywords:

multidisciplinary care, opioid stewardship, pain treatment, nurse-pharmacist teamwork, opioid crisis, patient safety

Abstract

Background: With disastrous effects on both individuals and communities, the opioid crisis continues to be a major public health concern. Widespread opiate abuse and overdose deaths have been exacerbated by fragmented care, inappropriate prescribing practices, and a lack of patient education. A multidisciplinary strategy that makes use of the distinct expertise of healthcare providers is necessary for effective pain management, especially in complex circumstances. A promising approach to overcoming these obstacles is nurse-pharmacist collaboration, which aims to minimize opioid-related risks while improving pain management. Aim: this essay is to examine the multidisciplinary contributions that pharmacists and nurses may make to the fight against the opioid crisis. It specifically looks into how collaborative models support responsible opioid use, increase patient safety, and improve pain management outcomes. Methods: Evidence from clinical guidelines, policy evaluations, and peer-reviewed studies was synthesized in a comprehensive assessment of the literature. The review concentrated on nurse-pharmacist collaboration treatments, their application in various healthcare environments, and their effects on patient outcomes and opioid prescriptions. Results: Through individualized treatment plans, greater patient education, and strict oversight of opioid usage, interdisciplinary collaboration improves pain management. 

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15-01-2024

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Almotairi, B. A., Alharbi, M. O., Alanazi, A. S., Alenazi, F. H., Alonazi, R. S., Almuzaini, A. Y., Khormi, F. A., Alanazi, S. A., Aldosari, A. M., Alharbi, K. K., Alsaadi, M. M., Alanazi, A. A., Alqahtani, N. S., Al Aloula, A. S., Aljarallah, M. K., & Al Shammari, H. A. (2024). Interdisciplinary approaches to the opioid crisis: optimizing pain management through nurse-pharmacist collaboration. International Journal of Health Sciences, 8(S1), 1777–1799. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v8nS1.15395

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