Terri Voepel-Lewis1, Phillip Veliz2, Justin Heinze3, Carol J Boyd4, Brian Zikmund-Fisher3, Rachel Lenko2, John Grant5, Harrison Bromberg2, Alyssa Kelly2, Alan R Tait2. 1. Department of Health Behavior and Biological Science at the School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. Electronic address: terriv@umich.edu. 2. Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. 3. Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at the School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. 4. Department of Health Behavior and Biological Science at the School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. 5. Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This randomized controlled trial examined whether an interactive, risk-focused educational program was associated with higher risk perceptions and decreased prescription opioid use/misuse among emerging adults. METHODS: 503 participants aged 15-24 years scheduled for ambulatory surgery were randomized to routine prescription education with or without our Scenario-Tailored Opioid Messaging Program (STOMP) provided prior to receipt of a prescribed opioid. Surveys were completed preoperatively, and at days 7&14, months 1&3 postoperatively. Outcomes included analgesic risk perceptions, opioid use, and misuse intentions/behavior. RESULTS: Compared to Controls, STOMP was associated with stable but higher risk perceptions on day 14 (β = 1.76 [95% CI 0.53, 2.99], p = .005) and month 3 (β = 2.13 [95% CI 0.86, 3.40], p = .001). There was no effect of STOMP or analgesic misuse risk perceptions on days of opioid use or subsequent misuse intentions/behavior. The degree to which participants valued pain relief over analgesic risk (trade-off preference) was, however, associated with prolonged postoperative opioid use and later misuse. CONCLUSION: Education emphasizing the risks of opioids was insufficient in reducing opioid use and misuse in youth who were prescribed these analgesics for acute pain relief. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Education may need to better address analgesic expectations to shorten opioid use and mitigate misuse.
OBJECTIVE: This randomized controlled trial examined whether an interactive, risk-focused educational program was associated with higher risk perceptions and decreased prescription opioid use/misuse among emerging adults. METHODS: 503 participants aged 15-24 years scheduled for ambulatory surgery were randomized to routine prescription education with or without our Scenario-Tailored Opioid Messaging Program (STOMP) provided prior to receipt of a prescribed opioid. Surveys were completed preoperatively, and at days 7&14, months 1&3 postoperatively. Outcomes included analgesic risk perceptions, opioid use, and misuse intentions/behavior. RESULTS: Compared to Controls, STOMP was associated with stable but higher risk perceptions on day 14 (β = 1.76 [95% CI 0.53, 2.99], p = .005) and month 3 (β = 2.13 [95% CI 0.86, 3.40], p = .001). There was no effect of STOMP or analgesic misuse risk perceptions on days of opioid use or subsequent misuse intentions/behavior. The degree to which participants valued pain relief over analgesic risk (trade-off preference) was, however, associated with prolonged postoperative opioid use and later misuse. CONCLUSION: Education emphasizing the risks of opioids was insufficient in reducing opioid use and misuse in youth who were prescribed these analgesics for acute pain relief. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Education may need to better address analgesic expectations to shorten opioid use and mitigate misuse.
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