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Application of Evidence-Informed Decision Making
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Application of Evidence-Informed Decision Making
Introduction
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Acute and chronic pain are the most common types, and each day they afflict millions of
people in the United States alone. Even though their use has been linked to significant hazards,
such as addiction, dependency, and overdose, opioids have been widely utilized as a pain
management tool. This is even though their usage has been associated with the use. As a result,
non-pharmacological pain treatment options are expanding in popularity and are increasingly
used as an alternative to or in conjunction with opioid drugs.
Comparing the efficacy and safety of low-dose opioid treatment vs. high-dose opioid
treatment for individuals suffering from acute or chronic pain is the focus of this investigation (
Nury et al.,2022). All persons who participated in this research were experiencing either acute or
chronic pain during their participation. In addition to the various approaches to pain
management, the intervention will include using low-dose opioid medication. The key goals of
research that contrasts high-dose opioid treatment with placebo are an improvement in pain
management as well as a reduction in the severity of adverse effects. Results from this study will
shed light on the pros and cons of combining low-dose opioid medication with non-
pharmacological pain management strategies for treating acute and chronic pain. These findings
can potentially improve the quality of care for those experiencing pain by informing therapeutic
decision-making.
Client Situation: Scenario
During my professional nursing career, I was assigned to a very elderly patient who had
acute or chronic pain. He has been managing the pain with medication and physical therapy.
However, over the past week, he has been experiencing acute pain in his back, which is
significantly more intense than his usual chronic pain. X-rays and an MRI were carried out to
Application of Evidence-Informed Decision Making
Student’s Name
Institution Affiliation
Course
Professor’s Name
Date
Application of Evidence-Informed Decision Making
Introduction
, 2
Acute and chronic pain are the most common types, and each day they afflict millions of
people in the United States alone. Even though their use has been linked to significant hazards,
such as addiction, dependency, and overdose, opioids have been widely utilized as a pain
management tool. This is even though their usage has been associated with the use. As a result,
non-pharmacological pain treatment options are expanding in popularity and are increasingly
used as an alternative to or in conjunction with opioid drugs.
Comparing the efficacy and safety of low-dose opioid treatment vs. high-dose opioid
treatment for individuals suffering from acute or chronic pain is the focus of this investigation (
Nury et al.,2022). All persons who participated in this research were experiencing either acute or
chronic pain during their participation. In addition to the various approaches to pain
management, the intervention will include using low-dose opioid medication. The key goals of
research that contrasts high-dose opioid treatment with placebo are an improvement in pain
management as well as a reduction in the severity of adverse effects. Results from this study will
shed light on the pros and cons of combining low-dose opioid medication with non-
pharmacological pain management strategies for treating acute and chronic pain. These findings
can potentially improve the quality of care for those experiencing pain by informing therapeutic
decision-making.
Client Situation: Scenario
During my professional nursing career, I was assigned to a very elderly patient who had
acute or chronic pain. He has been managing the pain with medication and physical therapy.
However, over the past week, he has been experiencing acute pain in his back, which is
significantly more intense than his usual chronic pain. X-rays and an MRI were carried out to
