2016
National Action Plan for Adverse Drug Event Prevention: Recommendations for Safer Outpatient Opioid Use
Ducoffe AR, York A, Hu DJ, Perfetto D, Kerns RD. National Action Plan for Adverse Drug Event Prevention: Recommendations for Safer Outpatient Opioid Use. Pain Medicine 2016, 17: 2291-2304. PMID: 28025363, PMCID: PMC6280931, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnw106.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdverse drug eventsAdverse drug event preventionOpioid useEvent preventionOutpatient opioid prescriptionsOutpatient opioid useSafe opioid usePublic health challengeEvidence-based preventionADE preventionOpioid prescriptionsHealthcare delivery settingsDiabetes agentsDrug eventsDrug classesHealth promotionHealthcare providersDisease preventionHealth challengesPatient safetyDelivery settingsPreventionNational Action PlanAction planAdditional research
2006
Persistent pain and uncomfortable sensations in persons with multiple sclerosis
Hadjimichael O, Kerns RD, Rizzo MA, Cutter G, Vollmer T. Persistent pain and uncomfortable sensations in persons with multiple sclerosis. Pain 2006, 127: 35-41. PMID: 16949751, DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2006.07.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere painMultiple sclerosisUncomfortable sensationsPersistent painNorth American Research CommitteeMultiple pain sitesLevel of painManagement of painConstancy of painExperience of painPain sitesModerate painPain severityPain intensityEnjoyment of lifeIntense painPatient RegistryMS populationHigh prevalencePainSmall studyHealthcare providersHealthcare systemSclerosisPositive association