Defining and Measuring Opiophobia: A Systematic Review

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Systematic review evaluates the concept and measurement of opiophobia in pain management, highlighting inconsistencies and implications for research.

Opiophobia describes the underutilization of opioids among patients and healthcare professionals.
Thirty-six studies were analyzed, showing a predominance of healthcare professional-focused research (64%).
Definitions of opiophobia varied widely, including fear and reluctance to prescribe opioids or use them appropriately.
The review identifies a need for standardized measures and interventions to address opiophobia effectively.

Alsbrook et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review evaluates the concept and measurement of opiophobia in pain management, highlighting inconsistencies and implications for research.

Opiophobia describes the underutilization of opioids among patients and healthcare professionals.
Thirty-six studies were analyzed, showing a predominance of healthcare professional-focused research (64%).
Definitions of opiophobia varied widely, including fear and reluctance to prescribe opioids or use them appropriately.
The review identifies a need for standardized measures and interventions to address opiophobia effectively.

Alsbrook et al. (2025) studied this question.

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