Prescribing Patterns and Opioid Usage in Postoperative Patients

Overview

About this study

To determine utilization patterns of narcotic pain medication postoperatively for patients recovering from a general surgery or subspecialty procedure
To compare the outcomes of patients’ pain medication regimens with current non-standardized prescribing patterns versus an evidence-based standardized prescribing regimen once the initial needs assessment is complete
1. To characterize patient satisfaction with postoperative narcotic pain regimens
2. To describe side effects experienced from using narcotic pain medications

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients undergoing a general surgical or subspecialty procedure at MCA April 2016 through April 2019

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients with history of chronic pain disorders
Patients who are on narcotic pain medications at presentation prior to surgical intervention
Patients with developmental delay who would not be able to complete the tasks of the protocol, including questionnaires and pain diary
Patients who required a second unplanned operation during their hospitalization
Patients requiring complex wound care (e.g. wound vac changes) that may complicate the postoperative pain control

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Richard Gray, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Richard Gray, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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