Which clinical diagnostic tools are most effective for assessing opioid-dependent women with the menopause?

Solomon, David (2016) Which clinical diagnostic tools are most effective for assessing opioid-dependent women with the menopause? Primary Health Care, 26 (1). pp. 34-40. ISSN 2047-900X

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Abstract

Opioid addiction and the menopause share similar signs and symptoms, which may confuse a diagnosis, impairing treatment options. The menopause is diagnosed commonly in middle-aged women by testing blood and urine. Opioid dependence is diagnosed using urine analysis, assessment and diagnostic tools. A misdiagnosis may result in unwanted symptomatology and chronic disease. Nurses need to develop a better understanding of how best to use clinical assessment tools to assess women who are opioid-dependent and experiencing the menopause.A combined assessment strategy should encourage nurses to identify a correct diagnosis and source of treatment.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	diagnostic tools, opioid dependent, menopause, clinical assessment, clinical diagnostic tools, hormone replacement therapy, urine analysis
Faculty:	ARCHIVED Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education (until September 2018)
Depositing User:	David Solomon
Date Deposited:	09 Dec 2016 15:56
Last Modified:	09 Sep 2021 19:00
URI:	https://arro.anglia.ac.uk/id/eprint/701132

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