Akershus University Hospital

The hospital demonstrates substantial expertise in pain medicine and analgesic interventions across diverse clinical scenarios. Research activities encompass the evaluation of opioid analgesics including oxycodone and morphine for managing various pain conditions. Investigations extend to breakthrough pain management in patients with chronic non-malignant pain, as well as acute pain control following surgical procedures.

• Opioid therapy optimisation
• Postoperative pain control
• Chronic pain syndromes
• Breakthrough pain management

The institution pursues comparative studies of analgesic efficacy and explores alternative approaches to pain relief in both surgical and non-surgical patient populations, with particular attention to opioid-related adverse effects and treatment safety profiles.