Rate and Risk Factors Associated With Prolonged Opioid Use After Surgery

2020263 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Oluwadolapo D. Lawal · University of Rhode Island

Justin Gold · University of Rhode Island

A Srinivas Murthy · University of Rhode Island

Rupam Ruchi · University of Florida

Egle Bavry · Malcom Randall VA Medical Center

Anne L. Hume · University of Rhode Island

Adam K. Lewkowitz ·

Abstract

The findings suggest that prolonged opioid use after surgery may be a substantial burden to public health. It appears that strategies, such as proactively screening for at-risk individuals, should be prioritized.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Anesthesia and Pain Management Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Network Open

Volume 3, Issue 6, pp. e207367-e207367

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.7367

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