CDC Recommendations for Nonopioid Treatments in the Management of Chronic Pain

This COCA Call is the second in a series about CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain. To view a list of other webinars in the series, visit the opioid call series overview webpage.

Date:Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Presenter(s)

Deborah Dowell, MD, MPH
Senior Medical Advisor
Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

James Robinson, MD, PhD
Clinical Professor
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Center for Pain Relief and the Bone and Joint Surgery Center
University of Washington

David J. Tauben, MD, FACP
Chief, Division of Pain Medicine
Clinical Professor
Hughes M & Katherine G Blake Endowed Professor
Departments of Medicine and Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
University of Washington

Overview

Between 1999-2014, nonopioid treatments for chronic pain were used less frequently while the amount of opioids prescribed in the United States quadrupled. Unfortunately, long-term opioid use for chronic pain is associated with serious risks, including abuse, dependence, and overdose. In addition, there is insufficient evidence to determine whether pain relief, function, or quality of life improves with long-term opioid therapy. The CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain provides recommendations for safer and more effective prescribing of opioids for chronic pain in patients 18 years of age and older in outpatient settings outside of active cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care. During this COCA Call, a case study will be used to illustrate how clinicians can identify appropriate treatment strategies for chronic pain. In addition, clinicians will learn about the effectiveness and risks of nonopioid medications and nonpharmacologic treatments for chronic pain.

Objectives

  • State the evidence related to effectiveness and potential risks associated with nonopioid treatments for chronic pain.
  • Outline nonpharmacologic and nonopioid pharmacologic treatment options for various chronic pain conditions.
  • Review patient evaluation methods that can be used to identify the most appropriate treatment options for chronic pain.
  • Describe the role of patient beliefs and expectations, and value of exercise, education, and nonopioid drug treatments in the management of musculoskeletal pain complaints.

Call Materials

Additional Resources

CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain and Related Materials

CDC Vital Signs

CDC Injury Prevention and Control

Other Agency Resources

Call Format

  • Audio conference call on 7/27/16: 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
  • Web-on-demand training after 3:00 PM EST on 7/27/16
  • Materials: PowerPoint slide set

Accreditation Statements

“WC2286” for attendees who participate in the live call (must be completed by August 26, 2016)
“WD2286” for attendees who participate in the online presentation (must be completed by August 26, 2018)

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Veterinarians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Health Educators
  • Other Clinicians

  • Contact Information:coca@cdc.gov
  • Support/Funding:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emergency Risk Communications Branch
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  • Fees:COCA continuing education credits are free.

Accreditation Statements

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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This activity provides 1.0 contact hour.

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