Evaluating health outcomes and economic impact over five years
Summary
Chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) is a major contributor to disability. Increased opioid prescribing for CNCP has produced concern about dependence and overdose in the absence on data on its long-term effectiveness.
Novel statistical methods will test causal relationships over 5 years between treatment, outcomes, and costs on 1,514 CNCP patients prescribed opioids.
We will answer critical questions on 5-year outcomes, and whether, and for whom, opioids and other clinical interventions reduce costs.
Funding body
National Health and Medical Research Council
Scheme name
Project Grant
Years funded
2016 – 2019
Lead institution
University of New South Wales