Preoperative patient opioid education, standardization of prescriptions, and their impact on overall patient satisfaction

The opioid epidemic has reached a crisis level in America, and many institutions are implementing new guidelines to decrease opioid prescriptions. Although these may positively impact opioid addiction, its influence on patient satisfaction is inadequately described. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of standardized patient education and postoperative opioid regimens on patient satisfaction.
Source: Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research