Lauren D Allan1, Catherine Coyne2, Cheryl M Byrnes2, Colette Galet2, Dionne A Skeete2. 1. Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA. Electronic address: lauren-allan@uiowa.edu. 2. Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Results of a quality improvement (QI) project to standardize our opioid prescribing practices following five common outpatient general surgery procedures are presented. METHODS: Opioid prescribing habits were reviewed from June to December 2017. QI measures were implemented. We prospectively collected data on opioid prescribing habits and patients' pain management ratings from September 2018 to February 2019. RESULTS: Following implementation, combination pills were less prescribed. More patients were prescribed adjuncts pre- (66% vs. 3%; p < 0.01) and post-operatively (85% vs. 50%; p < 0.01). One-third of pills were prescribed (1363 vs. 4185), with only 520 consumed. Average OME prescribed decreased from 179 to 127 mg (p < 0.001). At follow-up, 52 patients (54%) reported taking 11 pills (1-20) post-operatively for five days. Pain management was rated as good/excellent (88.6%) or fair (9.3%). CONCLUSIONS: Using a pragmatic multimodal approach, decreasing opioid prescriptions at discharge allows for adequate pain management.
INTRODUCTION: Results of a quality improvement (QI) project to standardize our opioid prescribing practices following five common outpatient general surgery procedures are presented. METHODS: Opioid prescribing habits were reviewed from June to December 2017. QI measures were implemented. We prospectively collected data on opioid prescribing habits and patients' pain management ratings from September 2018 to February 2019. RESULTS: Following implementation, combination pills were less prescribed. More patients were prescribed adjuncts pre- (66% vs. 3%; p < 0.01) and post-operatively (85% vs. 50%; p < 0.01). One-third of pills were prescribed (1363 vs. 4185), with only 520 consumed. Average OME prescribed decreased from 179 to 127 mg (p < 0.001). At follow-up, 52 patients (54%) reported taking 11 pills (1-20) post-operatively for five days. Pain management was rated as good/excellent (88.6%) or fair (9.3%). CONCLUSIONS: Using a pragmatic multimodal approach, decreasing opioid prescriptions at discharge allows for adequate pain management.
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