Exploring opioid management challenges in chronic non-cancer pain: findings from a mixed-methods study among general practitioners in Germany
Prescribing high-potency opioids for chronic non-cancer pain has increased in Germany, despite limited evidence of long-term efficacy. General practitioners write approximately 87% of all opioid prescriptions. The guideline “Long-term use of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain” (LONTS) provides reco...
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8 July 2025
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Family practice
Year: 2025, Jahrgang: 42, Heft: 4, Pages: 1-9 |
| ISSN: | 1460-2229 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/fampra/cmaf032 |
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| Verfasserangaben: | Sabrina Brinkmöller, Regina Poß-Doering, Alexandra Balzer, Cinara Paul, Viktoria S. Wurmbach, Marco R. Zugaj, Michel Wensing, Cornelia Straßner |
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| 520 | |a Prescribing high-potency opioids for chronic non-cancer pain has increased in Germany, despite limited evidence of long-term efficacy. General practitioners write approximately 87% of all opioid prescriptions. The guideline “Long-term use of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain” (LONTS) provides recommendations for responsible opioid management, but its uptake in primary care remains unclear.This study investigates how general practitioners apply LONTS guideline recommendations and identifies barriers to implementation.A mixed-methods study was conducted, including an online questionnaire to detect deviations from LONTS recommendations, followed by semi-structured telephone interviews to explore barriers for guideline adherence.A total of 131 questionnaires and 21 interviews with general practitioners were analyzed. 45% of questionnaire participants were unfamiliar with the LONTS guideline. Four key gaps were identified: (i) Nearly 40% of general practitioners rarely or never set individualized treatment goals for chronic pain patients; (ii) 49% preferred combining long-acting opioids at fixed intervals with short-acting opioids on demand; (iii) 17% used short-acting opioid monotherapy, considered a treatment error; (iv) 44% did not discuss opioid reduction or discontinuation after 6 months of effective pain relief. Qualitative analysis identified key barriers: lack of integration into daily routines, anticipating patients’ fear of pain recurrence, and preference for personal experience over evidence.General practitioners in Germany may struggle to implement LONTS recommendations for opioid use in chronic non-cancer pain. Targeted strategies are needed to promote and improve the adoption of these guidelines in primary care. | ||
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