Opioid Use Opioid Prescription Use Among Union Construction Workers A survey was conducted with union apprentices in 2018 and findings demonstrated high musculoskeletal symptoms and use of prescription pain medications. Opioids are commonly prescribed for treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and some data show these prescriptions are given for chronic musculoskeletal conditions as well. Construction workers […]
Opioid Treatment Opioid Treatment and Work-Related Injuries in Iowa This project is using Iowa’s workers’ compensation data and data from Iowa’s Prescription Monitoring Program to examine how physically demanding jobs (e.g., healthcare and social assistance, manufacturing, retail trade, and educational services) impact opioid treatment and opioid related deaths. Publications Coming soon. Presentations Coming soon.
Opioid Use Opioid Use Guidelines Construction workers continue to use prescription opioids and other substances for relief from pain caused by excessive physical and mental demands of work. Many construction factors including non-standard work arrangements, complex organization of work and narrow profit margins create challenges for employers to create effective opioid prevention programs and recovery […]