Publications by authors named "Eleazar Flores"
Background: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used for osteoarthritis (OA) in primary care may cause gastrointestinal or renal injury. This study estimated adherence to two quality indicators (QIs) to optimize NSAID safety: add proton pump inhibitors (PPI) to NSAIDs for patients with gastrointestinal (GI) risk (QI #1 NSAID-PPI) and avoid oral NSAIDs in chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage G4 or G5 (QI #2 NSAID-CKD).
Methods: This retrospective study included index primary care clinic visits for knee OA at our health system in 2019.
Quality indicators for osteoarthritis pain management in the primary care setting.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- A study developed quality indicators (QIs) for osteoarthritis pain management to improve healthcare quality in primary care settings.
- A panel of 14 experts reviewed existing guidelines and discarded irrelevant or unfeasible QIs through surveys and discussions, ending up with a final set of 15 focused on crucial aspects like safety and psychological well-being.
- The resulting QIs represent a consensus that integrates scientific evidence and expert insights, aimed at enhancing the management of osteoarthritis pain in primary care.