A Team-Based Approach to Improving Opioid Management in Primary Care
Resources for the COVID-19 outbreak
Resources for the COVID-19 outbreak
Primary care clinics can continue to care for their patients with chronic pain on long-term opioid therapy while maintaining good public health practices during the COVID-19 outbreak. The following resources support clinics in this important work.
Overarching resources
COVID-19 and Chronic Pain Management:A resource to help clinics think through how to continue care using largely virtual visits during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Almost all recommended assessments for patients with chronic pain can be conducted virtually, and are a critical component of high quality virtual care.
Non-opioid treatments compatible with social distancing
Chronic Pain Self-Management Resources:A list of suggested resources for providers, care coordinators, and patients to use for chronic pain self-management.
PTSD Coach:PTSD Coach assists individuals with chronic pain who experienced trauma to learn about, track, and manage symptoms.
Breathe2Relax:This stress management app trains on the “belly breathing” technique. It provides breathing exercises to learn and practice the breathing technique.
Headspace:Meditation app. The Basics course of this app is free and teaches the fundamental techniques of meditation and mindfulness.
Stop Breathe Think:This app supports you with checking in with your emotions, and then recommends short, guided meditations, yoga, and acupressure videos.
The Three Minute Breathing Space:This 3-minute practice is great to use in the middle of the day, with stressful situations as they arise. Available as a handout, app, and recording.
