Improving pain management in primary care [ 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2025 ]

Research Grant

Brief description Pain is a prevalent condition and a major cause of disease burden. The research program will address important questions in the clinical management of pain to reduce its the enormous burden. The program will: 1) investigate whether opioid medicines and oral steroids are effective in treating acute low back pain and neck pain, and sciatica, and 2) assess and improve the appropriate use of strong pain medicines in primary care.

Funding Amount $1,000,105

Funding Scheme Investigator Grants

Chief Investigator A/Pr Chung-Wei Christine Lin

Notes Emerging Leadership 2