Overview

The book begins with a public health/epidemiologic examination of the situation, with a systematic view of the problem based on classic (infectious disease) epidemiologic principles applied to this behavioral health issue. This application is expanded to take into account the fact that unlike most epidemics in our species’ history, a unique factor that must be accounted for in any public health analysis is that the host (opioid-dependent/misusing patient) is generally not under sufficiently strong motivation to avoid the disease.  The introduction concludes with a survey of recent containment approaches, categorized epidemiologically by target (agent, vector, host.) The remainder of the book is organized according to this framework, addressing agent, vector/transmission and host, respectively.  Sections Three and Four comprise the major focus of the book, and are dedicated primarily to practical education for primary care providers in preventing opioid use disorder, and overcoming it after the fact. 

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Author:   Heath B. McAnally
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018
Weight:   0.492kg
ISBN:  

9783319837512

ISBN 10:   3319837516
Pages:   301
Publication Date:   05 September 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

An Epidemiologic Perspective.- Understanding the Agent, Part I: Opioid Biology and Basic Pharmacology.- Understanding the Agent, Part II: Adverse Effects.- Understanding the Agent, Part III: Specific Drugs.- Attenuating the Agent: Reducing Opioid “Virulence”.- Best Practices Education, Part I: Pain Physiology, Psychology, and Alternatives to Opioids .- Best Practices Education, Part II : Evidence for and against Opioid Therapy.- Best Practices Education, Part III: Regulatory and Advisory Issues Related to Opioid Therapy for Pain.- Addressing Host Factors: Overview of Dependence and Addiction.- Opioid Dependence Risk Factors and Risk Assessment.- Addressing Host Factors: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Prevention of Opioid Dependence.- Conclusion.

Reviews

“The book is intended for all healthcare professionals, specifically prescribers including physicians, nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses, and residents who treat patients with acute and chronic pain. It is also appropriate for nonprescribers and trainees in healthcare settings managing these patient populations. … This book covers the increasingly problematic opiate abuse problem from an epidemiological perspective.” (Michael Easton, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2018) “This is quite of an intro into mind puzzling theme as opioid dependence which caught attention of all medical professionals prescribing opioid medications. … I would like to conclude that authors gave great insight into scientificviews of opioid dependence and medication assisted therapy but emphasized that it requires much more than this for accomplishing recovery from opioid dependence.” (Marijana Batković, Alcoholism and Psychiatry Research, Vol. 53 (2). 2017)

The book is intended for all healthcare professionals, specifically prescribers including physicians, nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses, and residents who treat patients with acute and chronic pain. It is also appropriate for nonprescribers and trainees in healthcare settings managing these patient populations. ... This book covers the increasingly problematic opiate abuse problem from an epidemiological perspective. (Michael Easton, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2018) This is quite of an intro into mind puzzling theme as opioid dependence which caught attention of all medical professionals prescribing opioid medications. ... I would like to conclude that authors gave great insight into scientific views of opioid dependence and medication assisted therapy but emphasized that it requires much more than this for accomplishing recovery from opioid dependence. (Marijana Batkovic, Alcoholism and Psychiatry Research, Vol. 53 (2). 2017)

Author Information

Heath McAnally, MD, MSPH Medical Director Northern Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, LLC Eagle River, AK, USA   Clinical Instructor University of Washington School of Medicine WWAMI Program Anchorage, AK, USA

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