Pharmacist interventions in optimising opioid medication therapy in pain management for palliative care patients: A systematic review

J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2025 Mar;31(2):282-293. doi: 10.1177/10781552241296516. Epub 2024 Dec 30.ABSTRACTBackgroundOpioid therapy is a critical component in managing pain in palliative care, where pharmacists’ specialised expertise is crucial in ensuring quality care for patients. This systematic review aims to document available evidence on pharmacist interventions and their impact on optimising opioid therapy for pain management in palliative care patients.MethodsWe searched Medline (OVID), Embase (OVID), APA PsycINFO and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) for relevant articles published from the beginning to 31st December, 2022. All original studies documenting pharmacists’ intervention and impact in optimising patients receiving opioid therapy…
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