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Papers: 12 Nov 2022 - 18 Nov 2022

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


Human Studies, Pharmacology/Drug Development


2022 Oct


Br J Pain


16


5

The effect of a quality improvement project on post-operative opioid use following outpatient spinal surgery.

Authors

Magnan M-C, Wai E, Kingwell S, Phan P, Tierney S, Stratton A
Br J Pain. 2022 Oct; 16(5):498-503.
PMID: 36389003.

Abstract

Prescribing opioids upon discharge after surgery is common practice; however, there are many inherent risks including dependency, diversion, and medical complications. Our prospective pre- and post-intervention study investigates the effect of a standardized analgesic prescription on the quantity of opioids prescribed and patients' level of pain and satisfaction with pain control in the early post-operative period.