Prescribers' perceptions on the impact of hydrocodone rescheduling on geriatric pain management: A qualitative study.

CONCLUSIONS: The majority of physicians felt rescheduling negatively impacted both practical and ethical aspects of patient care related to pain management after discharge. Rescheduling has changed physicians) hydrocodone prescribing patterns, leading to more caution when prescribing hydrocodone and greater use of the PMP. Future studies should assess geriatric patients) satisfaction and quality of life regarding pain management since hydrocodone was rescheduled. PMID: 30387855 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Opioid Management - Category: Addiction Tags: J Opioid Manag Source Type: research