Lize-Mari Du Toit , Sean M. Bagshaw , John Basmaji , Dipayan Chaudhuri , D’Arcy Duquette , Kirsten M. Fiest , Kimia Honarmand , Constantine J. Karvellas , Sebastian Kilcommons , Demetrios James Kutsogiannis , Kimberley Lewis , Deborah E. Lynam , Chen-Hsiang Ma , Sangeeta Mehta , Peter Oxland , Arabesque Parker , Oleksa Rewa , Bram Rochwerg , Janek Senaratne , Sameer Sharif , Vincent I. Lau
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Stakeholder perspectives on the reduction of opioid exposure in ICU: A modified Delphi survey
Purpose
The global opioid epidemic highlights the need to re-evaluate pain management strategies and find alternatives to minimize opioid exposure. Opioids are primary analgesics and sedatives in intensive care units (ICUs) but may have negative consequences for patients and families. This study aimed to identify key patient-important outcomes related to opioid reduction and the use of analgesic adjuncts (e.g., non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) in critically ill adult patients through a modified Delphi study involving patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Methods
A modified Delphi process, including two survey rounds and one discussion round among stakeholders (patients, family members, and healthcare providers), was used to identify and rate key patient-important outcomes, evaluation time-points, and suitable tools/definitions for a potential randomized controlled trial.
Results
Opioid reduction was identified as a key patient-important outcome by 82% of participants across both survey rounds. Various themes emerged from surveys and stakeholder meetings, showing a preference for both pharmacological and non-pharmacological adjunctive therapies for ICU pain management. Opinions varied based on clinical or non-clinical backgrounds.
Conclusions
Participants agreed that reducing opioid exposure and using adjunctive pain management strategies are crucial patient-important outcomes. Further research is needed to explore the efficacy and safety of opioid alternatives and both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
Implications for Clinical Practice
This study highlights that both patients and families value reducing opioid exposure and exploring alternatives, aligning with healthcare providers’ goals. Improved communication and education about opioid use can enhance patient-centered care. These findings support the need for future trials on adjunctive analgesics to reduce opioid exposure and improve outcomes, addressing both clinical and patient-family perspectives.
期刊介绍:
The aims of Intensive and Critical Care Nursing are to promote excellence of care of critically ill patients by specialist nurses and their professional colleagues; to provide an international and interdisciplinary forum for the publication, dissemination and exchange of research findings, experience and ideas; to develop and enhance the knowledge, skills, attitudes and creative thinking essential to good critical care nursing practice. The journal publishes reviews, updates and feature articles in addition to original papers and significant preliminary communications. Articles may deal with any part of practice including relevant clinical, research, educational, psychological and technological aspects.