Opioid Misuse and Dependence Screening Practices Prior to Surgery

A majority of surgical patients are prescribed opioids for pain management. Many patients have pre-existing chronic pain managed with opioids and/or opioid use disorders (OUDs), which can complicate perioperative management. Patients who use opioids prior to surgery are at increased risk of developing OUD after surgery. To date, no studies have examined the prevalence of opioid screening and electronic medical record (EMR) documentation prior to surgery.
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Healthcare Delivery, Quality, and Safety Source Type: research