| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8952932 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
After implementing evidence-based opioid prescribing recommendations for a single surgical procedure, opioid prescribing decreased for 4 other surgical procedures. Requests for refills did not increase substantially. This spillover effect demonstrates the potential impact of raising awareness about safe and appropriate opioid prescribing after operations.
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Authors
Ryan MD, Mitchell BS, Michael BS, Michael MD, FACS, Chad MD, Jennifer MD, MS, MPH, FACS, Jay MD,