Predicting postoperative opioid use with machine learning and insurance claims in opioid-na ïve patients

The clinical impact of postoperative opioid use requires accurate prediction strategies to identify at-risk patients. We utilize preoperative claims data to predict postoperative opioid refill and new persistent use in opioid-na ïve patients.

Source: American Journal of Surgery - March 26, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Jaewon Hur, Shengpu Tang, Vidhya Gunaseelan, Joceline Vu, Chad M. Brummett, Michael Englesbe, Jennifer Waljee, Jenna Wiens Source Type: research