Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2659797 | The Journal for Nurse Practitioners | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common disabling disorder managed by a variety of interventions. The purpose of this article was to review the literature and critique the evidence to determine if opioid analgesics improved patient outcomes compared with physical therapy. No research was found that directly compared the efficacy of opioid analgesics with physical therapy. Although the evidence supports the use of physical therapy in chronic back pain, the study results are conflicting regarding the usefulness of opioid analgesics in CLBP management. More research involving the efficacy of opioid analgesic in treating CLBP is needed.
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Authors
Cassandra A. Gladkowski, Chelsey L. Medley, Heather M. Nelson, Angela Tallie Price, Margaret Harvey,