2020
DOI: 10.1503/cjs.016518
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Postoperative opioid-prescribing patterns among surgeons and residents at universityaffiliated hospitals: a survey study

Abstract: Background: Overprescribing of opioids to patients following surgery is a public health concern, as unused pills may be diverted and contribute to opioid misuse and dependence. The objectives of this study were to determine current opioid-prescribing patterns for common surgical procedures, factors that affect surgeons' prescribing behaviour and their perceived ability to manage patients with opioid use disorder. Methods: Survey participants included all consultant and trainee surgeons at the University of Tor… Show more

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“…Additionally, age, sex, substance abuse, anxiety, and depression increase the risk of poorly managed pain and long-term opioid use following surgery [15][16][17][18]. Furthermore, wide variability in opioid prescribing and care coordination across transitions of the perioperative period increases the risk of opioid chronicity and dose escalation [19][20][21][22][23]. While patients express interest in tapering or discontinuing opioids after surgery, their efforts can be hindered by severe acute postoperative pain, fears of managing chronic pain without opioids, unclear opioid taper plans, and lack of effective communication with their providers [19].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Additionally, age, sex, substance abuse, anxiety, and depression increase the risk of poorly managed pain and long-term opioid use following surgery [15][16][17][18]. Furthermore, wide variability in opioid prescribing and care coordination across transitions of the perioperative period increases the risk of opioid chronicity and dose escalation [19][20][21][22][23]. While patients express interest in tapering or discontinuing opioids after surgery, their efforts can be hindered by severe acute postoperative pain, fears of managing chronic pain without opioids, unclear opioid taper plans, and lack of effective communication with their providers [19].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%