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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
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.