article · Tropical Medicine & International Health

Access to opioid analgesics for medical use at hospital level in the Democratic Republic of Congo: An exploratory mixed‐method study

Jacques Zandibeni
Léon Tshilolo
Anselme Mubeneshayi Kananga
Jackie Ndona
Alain Kabemba Mbaya
JOCELYN NZINUNU MANTEMPA
Xavier de Béthune
Jean Debethel Bitumba
Donatien Kabamb Kabey
Raffaella Ravinetto

20225 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

Our exploratory study suggests the need of a complex set of coordinated actions to be undertaken by all relevant actors in DRC to correct the poor practices in opioids' management and to improve opioids' availability, affordability and adequate use. This will require a change of mindset to overcome the neglect of the health needs of persons with acute and chronic pain.

Research topics

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

Sustainable Development Goals

No Poverty

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DOI: 10.1111/tmi.13837

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