Publications by authors named "Rachel Lynn Graves"
Background: Narratives are effective tools for communicating with patients about opioid prescribing for acute pain and improving patient satisfaction with pain management. It remains unclear, however, whether specific narrative elements may be particularly effective at influencing patient perspectives.
Methods: This study was a secondary analysis of data collected for Life STORRIED, a multicenter RCT.
Article Synopsis
- Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a significant public health issue, and buprenorphine-naloxone is an effective treatment, with Reddit serving as a valuable source of firsthand experiences from users.
- The study analyzed 16,146 posts from the /r/suboxone subreddit, focusing on themes like tapering strategies, withdrawal symptoms, and adjunctive substances to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Findings showed that most users shared personal experiences, common tapering doses were low, and frequent side effects included fatigue and gastrointestinal issues, highlighting the potential of Reddit data to inform better treatment practices.