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The Persistence of Opioid Use Following Surgical Admission: An Australian Single-Site Retrospective Cohort Study.
Abstract
Acute pain is common following surgery, with opioids frequently employed in its management. Studies indicate that commencing an opioid during a hospital admission increases the likelihood of long-term use. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of opioid persistence amongst opioid-naïve patients following surgery as well as the indication for use.