Addictive behaviors
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Addictive behaviors · Nov 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialEngagement in online pain self-management improves pain in adults on medication-assisted behavioral treatment for opioid use disorders.
Persistent pain has been recognized as an important motivator that can lead individuals to misuse opioids. New approaches are needed to test pain treatments that can improve outcomes for people with persistent pain in medication-assisted behavioral treatment for opioid use disorder. This study piloted an online pain self-management program to explore acceptability and treatment effects. ⋯ Our results suggest the online pain self-management program content may be helpful for managing physical and emotional symptoms experienced by individuals with co-occurring pain and opioid use disorders. To improve online engagement, more support is necessary to assist with technology access and completion of online activities.