Policy Briefs
Click to read UoS Students and Academics reflecting on their experience of engaging with PPS and policymakers.
Overview
This project comprised of a systematic review and a network meta analysis of published randomised controlled trials testing antidepressants prescribed to people with Cochrane pain to reduce and manage their pain. The project found moderate evidence that duloxetine was effective in reducing pain in the short term, but there was insufficient evidence on long term effects and on side effects. All studies were evaluated for their methodological rigour. There was insufficient evidence to draw conclusions on any other antidepressant.
Anticipated policy impacts
The findings should influence the NICE guidelines for Primary Pain, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain, Neuropathic Pain and Osteoarthritis.
Outputs
Project Members
Project Lead: Tamar Pincus
Hollie Birkinshaw (Southampton), Friedrich CM, Cole P, Eccleston C, Serfaty M, Stewart G, White S, Moore RA, Phillippo D.
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Policy Podcasts
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Ways to engage
Guidance on the many channels available to researchers to engage with policymakers.
Impact toolkit
Guidance on things to consider in the science to policy process and useful tips in planning and costing your impact activities.