Constipation: the gut road block when managing moderate to severe chronic non-cancer pain with opioids – QI&CPD – Category 2

After participating in this program, participants will be able to:

1. Recognise the prevalence of opioid-induced constipation in patients with chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP)
2. Recall the treatment options for opioid-induced constipation in patients with moderate to severe CNCP
3. Review the role of fixed dose opioid agonists/antagonists in managing opioid-induced constipation
4. Counsel patients on lifestyle, non-pharmacological and pharmacological management options of opioid-induced constipation in the context of appropriate opioid prescribing.