Iowa Healthcare Collaborative
Iowa Healthcare Collaborative
Episode 11: Putting It All Together (Opioid Stewardship)
Episode 11: Putting It All Together (Opioid Stewardship)
Episode 11: Putting It All Together (Opioid Stewardship)
Monday 11th April 2022
Anne shares her recovery journey from chronic pain and opioid dependence, with expert insights from Dr. Stader and Dr. Duncan.
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Get the buttons here!Anne's Triumph: Overcoming Chronic Pain and Opioid Dependence
Really any provider can use buprenorphine and prescribe it for pain if you have a Dea license. So, Don you, right off the bat, spent a lot of time building a strong therapeutic alliance with Anne. You used motivational interviewing techniques throughout the tapering process. Those are all things that really help drive clinical improvement and clinical change.
Imagine living with chronic pain and the constant shadow of opioid dependence. In this episode, Dr. Donald Stader and Anne share a candid conversation about her remarkable journey toward recovery. Anne opens up about how her pain has lessened and how she's reclaiming her life, step by step. The episode takes a deeper look at the eight pillars of opioid stewardship, offering a comprehensive guide for clinicians to tailor their approach to individual patients. Dr. Stader and clinical pharmacist Dr.
Rachael Duncan discuss the importance of building a therapeutic alliance and how motivational interviewing can make a world of difference. They also touch on the practicalities of tapering off medications like fentanyl patches and benzodiazepines. Dr. Stader highlights the benefits of buprenorphine for pain management, a game-changer that any provider with a DEA license can prescribe.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in chronic pain management or opioid stewardship, providing valuable insights and actionable strategies to improve patient care.