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Thompson HM, Govindarajulu U, Doucette J, Nabeel I. Short-acting opioid prescriptions and Workers' Compensation using the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey. Am J Ind Med 2024; 67:474-482. [PMID: 38491940 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Short-acting opioids have been utilized for pain management with little known about their use in patients on Workers' Compensation (WC) insurance. Our goal was to investigate this association in the ambulatory care setting. METHODS Using the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, visits from patients aged 18-64 during the years 2010 until 2018 were evaluated (excluding 2017 due to data availability). Demographic and co-morbidity data from each visit was obtained along with the visit year. The first short-acting opioid medication prescribed in the database was considered. Survey-weighted frequencies were evaluated. Logistic regression estimated the crude and adjusted odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals for the use of short-acting opioid prescription. RESULTS There were 155,947 included visits with 62.5% for female patients. Most patients were White with 11.7% identifying as Black, and 6% identifying as another race. Over 13% of the sample was of Hispanic descent. WC was the identified insurance type in 1.6% of the sample population. Of these patients, 25.6% were prescribed a short-acting opioid, compared with 10.1% of those with another identified insurance. On multivariable regression, Black patients had increased odds of being prescribed a short-acting opioid compared to white patients (OR: 1.22, 95% CI: 1.11-1.34). Those on WC had 1.7-fold higher odds of being prescribed short-acting opioids (95% CI: 1.46-2.06). CONCLUSION Certain patient characteristics, including having WC insurance, increased the odds of a short-acting opioid prescription. Further work is needed to identify prescribing patterns in specific high-risk occupational groups, as well as to elicit potential associated health outcomes.
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- Hannah M Thompson
- Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Center for Biostatistics, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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Melis EJ, Vriezekolk JE, van der Laan JCC, Smolders JMH, van den Bemt BJF, Fenten MGE. Long-term postoperative opioid use in orthopaedic patients. Eur J Pain 2024; 28:797-805. [PMID: 38108651 DOI: 10.1002/ejp.2219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of long-term opioid use after orthopaedic surgery varies from 1.4% to 24% and has mostly been studied with prescription data, making it difficult to estimate the size and impact of the problem. This study aims to assess the prevalence and predictors of long-term postoperative opioid use in a high volume and tertiary orthopaedic centre by using online patient reported measures. METHODS This Dutch prospective cohort study was conducted among adult patients who underwent any type of orthopaedic surgery from June to August 2021. Six months after surgery patients were invited to complete an online survey on current opioid use and patients' willingness to taper opioids. The demographics, clinical factors and preoperative opioid use were extracted from the patient file. RESULTS In total, 607 patients (mean age 61.2 years, 63.4% female) completed the survey. Seventy-six patients (12.5%) used opioids 6 months after surgery of which 20 (3.3%) did not use opioids before surgery. The median (Q1-Q3) postoperative daily dose after 6 months was 29.9 mg (10.0-76.1) morphine equivalents. Most of them (88.2%) wanted to taper opioids. Affected body region (OR's: 6.84-12.75) and pre-operative opioid use (OR = 35.33) were significant predictors of long-term opioid use. CONCLUSION The prevalence of long-term postoperative opioid use was 12.5%; one in thirty patients became a new long-term opioid user. Pre-operative opioid use and affected body region were predictive for long-term opioid use. These findings, together with the observation that long-term opioid users want to taper opioids, emphasize the relevance of prevention, recognition and tapering support in the perioperative setting. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II. SIGNIFICANCE Short-term opioid use can unintentionally progress to long-term opioid use. The prevalence of long-term opioid use after orthopaedic surgery varies widely and is mostly prescription-based, making it difficult to estimate the magnitude of the problem. This study assessed long-term postoperative opioid use in a full breadth orthopaedic population using patient reported measures, making conclusions much more robust. The prevalence of long-term postoperative opioid use in this study was 12.5%.
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- Eward J Melis
- Department of Pharmacy, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Research and Innovation, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Pharmacy, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain and Palliative Care, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Adler L, Cohen B, Shapiro Ben Daviv S, Liran O, Rahamim-Cohen D, Nakhleh A, Shahar A, Azuri J. Use of prescription opioids in Israel and socio-economic correlations between 2010 and 2020. Isr J Health Policy Res 2024; 13:12. [PMID: 38449021 PMCID: PMC10918956 DOI: 10.1186/s13584-024-00598-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of opioids has increased dramatically over the past several years in Israel. The aim of this study was to explore the trends of opioid consumption in Israel over a decade (2010-2020) stratified by socioeconomic status (SES), residence in the periphery, and ethnic background. METHODS This cross-sectional study included all adult Maccabi Healthcare Services (MHS) patients who filled at least one prescription for opioids during the past decade. In order to standardize dosages and compare different opioid medications, we used the Morphine Milligram Equivalent (MME) conversion factor. We performed The Mann-Kendall test with autocorrelation correction to assess each trend. We then checked the differences between the trends with the Mann-Whitney test (for periphery) and the Kruskal Wallis (for SES and ethnic background). RESULTS Between the years 2010-2020, 261,270 MHS members met the study's inclusion criteria. The proportions of opioids consumption were 23.9/1000 patients in 2010 and 27.6/1000 patients in 2020, representing a 15% increase. The average daily consumption of opioids was 4.6 and 10.5 MME in 2010 and 2020, respectively, an increase of 227%. The daily MME during 2020 was higher for residents of the periphery compared to non-periphery residents (daily MME of 14.0 compared to 10.1, respectively). Average daily MME increased gradually during the study period for all levels of SES; the values were highest for the low SES group and the lowest for the high SES group (daily MME in 2020 for the lowest, middle, and high SES groups were 15.2 vs. 11.8 vs. 6.7 respectively). CONCLUSIONS This study highlights that the primary concern in the increase of opioid use is the increasing dosages. The increase in the number of patients using opioids is also significant but to a minor extent. These phenomena disproportionately impact vulnerable populations. Education programs should be offered to physicians regarding the possible harms of long-term use of opioids. These programs should emphasize the risk factors associated with the development of opioid use disorder (OUD) and the caution needed when increasing dosages or switching to higher-potency drugs. Pain clinics and centers for rehabilitation for patients with chronic pain or OUD should be available, not only in central areas but also in the periphery of the country. These clinics and centers should use a holistic approach and a multidisciplinary team that includes specialists in pain and addiction. They should be financially accessible for patients from low SES group and provide solutions in multiple languages.
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- Limor Adler
- Health Division, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Ben Gurion University, Beer Sheva, Israel
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- Health Division, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Health Division, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Haifa, Israel
- Institute of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
- The Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel
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- Health Division, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Health Division, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Klose M, Cristofoletti R, Silva CDM, Mangal N, Turgeon J, Michaud V, Lesko LJ, Schmidt S. Exploring the impact of CYP2D6 and UGT2B7 gene-drug interactions, and CYP-mediated DDI on oxycodone and oxymorphone pharmacokinetics using physiologically-based pharmacokinetic modeling and simulation. Eur J Pharm Sci 2024; 194:106689. [PMID: 38171419 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Oxycodone is one of the most commonly used opioids to treat moderate to severe pain. It is metabolized mainly by CYP3A4 and CYP2D6, while only a small fraction of the dose is excreted unchanged into the urine. Oxymorphone, the metabolite primarily formed by CYP2D6, has a 40- to 60-fold higher mu-opioid receptor affinity than the parent compound. While CYP2D6-mediated gene-drug-interactions (GDIs) and drug-drug interactions (DDIs) are well-studied, they only account for a portion of the variability in oxycodone and oxymorphone exposure. The combined impact of CYP2D6-mediated GDIs and DDIs, CYP3A4-mediated DDIs, and UGT2B7 GDIs is not fully understood yet and hard to study in head-to-head clinical trials given the relatively large number of scenarios. Instead, we propose the use of a physiologically-based pharmacokinetic model that integrates available information on oxycodone's metabolism to characterize and predict the impact of DDIs and GDIs on the exposure of oxycodone and its major, pharmacologically-active metabolite oxymorphone. To this end, we first developed and verified a PBPK model for oxycodone and its metabolites using published clinical data. The verified model was then applied to determine the dose-exposure relationship of oxycodone and oxymorphone stratified by CYP2D6 and UGT2B7 phenotypes respectively, and administered perpetrators of CYP-based drug interactions. Our simulations demonstrate that the combination of CYP2D6 UM and a UGT2B7Y (268) mutation may lead to a 2.3-fold increase in oxymorphone exposure compared to individuals who are phenotyped as CYP2D6 NM / UGT2B7 NM. The extent of oxymorphone exposure increases up to 3.2-fold in individuals concurrently taking CYP3A4 inhibitors, such as ketoconazole. Inhibition of the CYP3A4 pathway results in a relative increase in the partial metabolic clearance of oxycodone to oxymorphone. Oxymorphone is impacted to a higher extent by GDIs and DDIs than oxycodone. We predict oxymorphone exposure to be highest in CYP2D6 UMs/UGT2B7 PMs in the presence of ketoconazole (strong CYP3A4 index inhibitor) and lowest in CYP2D6 PMs/UGT2B7 NMs in the presence of rifampicin (strong CYP3A4 index inducer) covering a 55-fold exposure range.
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- Marian Klose
- Center for Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Florida
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- Center for Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Florida
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- Center for Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Florida
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- GalenusRx Inc, Florida, USA; Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Canada
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- Center for Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Florida
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- Center for Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Florida.
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Meade PJ, Matzko CN, Stamm MA, Mulcahey MK. Females Are More Likely Than Males to Fill an Opioid Prescription in the Year After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2023; 5:100758. [PMID: 37645396 PMCID: PMC10461209 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2023.100758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Purpose To report rates of preoperative and postoperative opioid use between male and female patients and to identify risk factors for extended opioid use following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Methods Patients undergoing ACLR between 2011 and 2018 were identified from the PearlDiver database. The opioid refill rates for males vs females were compared at monthly intervals for 1 year after ACLR. Patients who filled an opioid prescription <3 months before surgery were classified as opioid users, while those who had never filled one were classified as nonopioid users. Results Of 106,995 ACLR patients, 37,890 (35.4%) were opioid users <3 months before surgery, and 37,554 (35.1%) had never filled an opioid prescription. Of the preoperative opioid users, 20,413 (53.9%) were female and 17,477 (46.1%) were male (P < .001). Postoperatively, females were at higher risk of filling an opioid prescription at each monthly interval, except for the first month after surgery. The refill rate for opioid users was also higher than that for nonopioid users at each monthly interval after ACLR. In addition to patient sex, a preoperative diagnosis of anxiety/depression, low back pain, myalgia, a history of drug dependence, alcohol abuse, and tobacco use increased a patient's risk of filling an opioid prescription postoperatively. Conclusions This study demonstrated that females are significantly more likely to be opioid users than males prior to ACLR and are more likely to continue to refill an opioid prescription in the year following surgery. Multiple risk factors were associated with prolonged postoperative opioid utilization, including female sex, anxiety/depression, low back pain, myalgia, a history of drug dependence, alcohol abuse, and tobacco use. Level of Evidence Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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- Patrick J. Meade
- Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A
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Els C, Jackson TD, Hagtvedt R, Kunyk D, Sonnenberg B, Lappi VG, Straube S. High-dose opioids for chronic non-cancer pain: an overview of Cochrane Reviews. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 3:CD012299. [PMID: 36961252 PMCID: PMC10037930 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012299.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND This overview was originally published in 2017, and is being updated in 2022. Chronic pain is typically described as pain on most days for at least three months. Chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) is any chronic pain that is not due to a malignancy. Chronic non-cancer pain in adults is a common and complex clinical issue, for which opioids are prescribed by some physicians for pain management. There are concerns that the use of high doses of opioids for CNCP lacks evidence of effectiveness, and may increase the risk of adverse events. OBJECTIVES To describe the evidence from Cochrane Reviews and overviews regarding the efficacy and safety of high-dose opioids (defined as 200 mg morphine equivalent or more per day) for CNCP. METHODS We identified Cochrane Reviews and overviews by searching the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews in The Cochrane Library. The date of the last search was 21 July 2022. Two overview authors independently assessed the search results. We planned to analyse data on any opioid agent used at a high dose for two weeks or more for the treatment of CNCP in adults. MAIN RESULTS We did not identify any reviews or overviews that met the inclusion criteria. The excluded reviews largely reflected low doses or titrated doses, where all doses were analysed as a single group; we were unable to extract any data for high-dose use only. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is a critical lack of high-quality evidence, in the form of Cochrane Reviews, about how well high-dose opioids work for the management of CNCP in adults, and regarding the presence and severity of adverse events. No evidence-based argument can be made on the use of high-dose opioids, i.e. 200 mg morphine equivalent or more daily, in clinical practice. Considering that high-dose opioids have been, and are still being used in clinical practice to treat CNCP, knowing about the efficacy and safety of these higher doses is imperative.
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- Charl Els
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Accounting and Business Analytics, Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Medical Services, Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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Opioid withdrawal symptoms after neurolytic splanchnic nerve block in cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2022; 31:25. [PMID: 36513915 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07528-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE Few reports on opioid withdrawal (OW) due to opioid tapering in cancer patients have been published. The incidence of and risk factors for OW after neurolytic splanchnic nerve block (NSNB) are unknown. This study aimed to elucidate the incidence of and risk factors for OW among cancer patients who could have reduced opioid doses after NSNB. METHODS This was a multicenter, retrospective, observational study. We reviewed the medical charts of patients who underwent NSNB for intractable cancer pain at four tertiary hospitals in Yokohama City from April 2005 to October 2020. We included patients whose opioid dose was reduced by > 5 mg/day (equivalent oral morphine dose) within 14 days after NSNB. We classified the patients into two groups according to the presence or absence of OW symptoms and compared them. RESULTS Of the 50 patients who underwent NSNB, 24 were included in the study. OW was observed in five (20.8%) patients. Pain and opioid use duration were significantly longer in OW patients than in non-OW patients (median pain duration 689 vs. 195 days; P < 0.043 and median opioid use duration 486 vs. 136 days; P < 0.030). The opioid tapering dose was significantly larger in patients with OW than in those without OW (median opioid tapering dose 75 vs. 40 mg; P < 0.046). CONCLUSIONS OW was observed in 20.8% of the patients in the study. A longer pain and opioid use duration and a larger opioid tapering dose may predispose patients to OW.
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Hussein A, Torky H, Aly R, Abdel-Rasheed M, El-Baz A, Mahmoud H, Sileem S, Badawy M, Sayd Z, Dief O, Elsadek A, Marie H, Abo-Louz A. Lidocaine vs. tramadol vs. placebo wound infiltration for post-cesarean section pain relief: a randomized controlled trial. J Perinat Med 2022; 50:1073-1077. [PMID: 35531757 DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2021-0624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES In low-income settings, postoperative pain relief could be challenging as a high patient/nurse ratio limits pain assessment and adequate analgesics administration. The multi-center prospective double-blinded parallel randomized controlled trial was done to compare lidocaine, tramadol, and placebo (saline) intraoperative wound infiltration to relieve post-cesarean section wound pain during the first 24 h. METHODS Ninety-nine cases were equally randomized into three groups, each containing 33 pregnant women undergoing cesarean section under general anesthesia. During operation, the wound was infiltrated subcutaneously with 20 mL of 2% lidocaine solution in the first group, 2 mg/kg tramadol in the second group, and saline in the third group. The primary outcome was to assess the postoperative pain at 2, 4, 6, 12, and 24 h by the Yes-No-Don't Know (YNDK) Scale, while the secondary outcome was to assess the need for further postoperative analgesia. RESULTS Wound infiltration with lidocaine or tramadol was effective in pain relief, and both were superior to placebo. Wound infiltration with tramadol was superior to lidocaine in pain relief at 2 h and up to 24 h. CONCLUSIONS Wound infiltration with tramadol has a more prolonged pain relief effect than lidocaine in post-cesarean section pain relief in patients performing cesarean section under general anesthesia lasting up to 24 h, and both are superior to placebo in pain relief.
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- Ahmed Hussein
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, October 6th University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, October 6th University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Al-Galaa Teaching Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Reproductive Health Research, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Al-Galaa Teaching Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Al-Galaa Teaching Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, October 6th University, Giza, Egypt
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Ruiz-Sánchez FJ, Ruiz-Muñoz M, Martín-Martín J, Coheña-Jimenez M, Perez-Belloso AJ, Pilar Romero-Galisteo R, Gónzalez-Sánchez M. Management and treatment of ankle sprain according to clinical practice guidelines: A PRISMA systematic review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31087. [PMID: 36281183 PMCID: PMC9592509 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The lateral sprain of the ankle is a very frequent injury in the population in general, appearing in the emergency services frequently. The general objective was to review the current clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) on management and treatment of ankle sprains, assess their quality, analyze the levels of evidence and summarize the grades of recommendation. METHODS A systematic search of the literature in relevant databases with the search terms "ankle," "sprain," "practice guideline," and "guideline" was carried out. There were included those guidelines that had the system of grades of recommendation and level of evidence concerning to management and treatment of ankle sprain. The quality of the guides was assessed using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) tool. RESULTS Seven clinical practice guides were included in this review. The AGREE II scores ranged from 42% to 100%, with only six CPGs explicitly declaring the use of a systematic methodology. Seventeen recommendations were extracted and summarized. DISCUSSION Six of the recommendations analyzed present enough evidence to be applied in clinical practice and are highly recommended for ankle sprain management: Ottawa rules, manual therapy, cryotherapy, functional supports, early ambulation, short term NSAIDs and rehabilitation.
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- Francisco J. Ruiz-Sánchez
- Department of Nursing and Podiatry, University of Málaga, Arquitecto Francisco Peñalosa, s/n. Ampliación campus de Teatinos, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Podiatry, University of Málaga, Arquitecto Francisco Peñalosa, s/n. Ampliación campus de Teatinos, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Legal Medicine and History of Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Podiatry, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Podiatry, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Málaga, Arquitecto Francisco Peñalosa, s/n. Ampliación campus de Teatinos, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Málaga, Arquitecto Francisco Peñalosa, s/n. Ampliación campus de Teatinos, Málaga, Spain
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Dillane D, Ramadi A, Nathanail S, Dick BD, Bostick G, Chan K, Douglas C, Goplen G, Green J, Halliday S, Hellec B, Rashiq S, Scharfenberger A, Woolsey G, Beaupre LA, Pedersen ME. Elective surgery in ankle and foot disorders-best practices for management of pain: a guideline for clinicians. Can J Anaesth 2022; 69:1053-1067. [PMID: 35581524 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-022-02267-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Complex elective foot and ankle surgeries are often associated with severe pain pre- and postoperatively. When inadequately managed, chronic postsurgical pain and long-term opioid use can result. As no standards currently exist, we aimed to develop best practice pain management guidelines. METHODS A local steering committee (n = 16) surveyed 116 North American foot and ankle surgeons to understand the "current state" of practice. A multidisciplinary expert panel (n = 35) was then formed consisting of orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, chronic pain physicians, primary care physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, physiotherapists, and clinical psychologists. Each expert provided up to three pain management recommendations for each of the presurgery, intraoperative, inpatient postoperative, and postdischarge periods. These preliminary recommendations were reduced, refined, and sent to the expert panel and "current state" survey respondents to create a consensus document using a Delphi process conducted from September to December 2020. RESULTS One thousand four hundred and five preliminary statements were summarized into 51 statements. Strong consensus (≥ 80% respondent agreement) was achieved in 53% of statements including the following: postsurgical opioid use risk should be assessed preoperatively; opioid-naïve patients should not start opioids preoperatively unless non-opioid multimodal analgesia fails; and if opioids are prescribed at discharge, patients should receive education regarding importance of tapering opioid use. There was no consensus regarding opioid weaning preoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Using multidisciplinary experts and a Delphi process, strong consensus was achieved in many areas, showing considerable agreement despite limited evidence for standardized pain management in patients undergoing complex elective foot and ankle surgery. No consensus on important issues related to opioid prescribing and cessation highlights the need for research to determine best practice.
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- Derek Dillane
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Collaborative Orthopaedic REsearch (CORe), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Collaborative Orthopaedic REsearch (CORe), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Collaborative Orthopaedic REsearch (CORe), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Collaborative Orthopaedic REsearch (CORe), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Collaborative Orthopaedic REsearch (CORe), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
- Collaborative Orthopaedic REsearch (CORe), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
- Departments of Physical Therapy and Surgery, University of Alberta, 6-110B Clinical Sciences Building, 8440-112 St., Edmonton, AB, Canada.
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- Collaborative Orthopaedic REsearch (CORe), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Long T, Cristofoletti R, Cicali B, Michaud V, Dow P, Turgeon J, Schmidt S. Physiologically-based Pharmacokinetic Modeling to Assess the Impact of CYP2D6-Mediated Drug-Drug Interactions on Tramadol and O-Desmethyltramadol Exposures via Allosteric and Competitive Inhibition. J Clin Pharmacol 2021; 62:76-86. [PMID: 34383318 PMCID: PMC9293201 DOI: 10.1002/jcph.1951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Tramadol is an opioid medication used to treat moderately severe pain. Cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6 inhibition could be important for tramadol, as it decreases the formation of its pharmacologically active metabolite, O‐desmethyltramadol, potentially resulting in increased opioid use and misuse. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of allosteric and competitive CYP2D6 inhibition on tramadol and O‐desmethyltramadol pharmacokinetics using quinidine and metoprolol as prototypical perpetrator drugs. A physiologically based pharmacokinetic model for tramadol and O‐desmethyltramadol was developed and verified in PK‐Sim version 8 and linked to respective models of quinidine and metoprolol to evaluate the impact of allosteric and competitive CYP2D6 inhibition on tramadol and O‐desmethyltramadol exposure. Our results show that there is a differentiated impact of CYP2D6 inhibitors on tramadol and O‐desmethyltramadol based on their mechanisms of inhibition. Following allosteric inhibition by a single dose of quinidine, the exposure of both tramadol (51% increase) and O‐desmethyltramadol (52% decrease) was predicted to be significantly altered after concomitant administration of a single dose of tramadol. Following multiple‐dose administration of tramadol and a single‐dose or multiple‐dose administration of quinidine, the inhibitory effect of quinidine was predicted to be long (≈42 hours) and to alter exposure of tramadol and O‐desmethyltramadol by up to 60%, suggesting that coadministration of quinidine and tramadol should be avoided clinically. In comparison, there is no predicted significant impact of metoprolol on tramadol and O‐desmethyltramadol exposure. In fact, tramadol is predicted to act as a CYP2D6 perpetrator and increase metoprolol exposure, which may necessitate the need for dose separation.
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- Tao Long
- Center for Pharmacometrics and Systems Pharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Center for Pharmacometrics and Systems Pharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Center for Pharmacometrics and Systems Pharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Precision Pharmacotherapy Research and Development Institute, Orlando, FL, USA.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Precision Pharmacotherapy Research and Development Institute, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Precision Pharmacotherapy Research and Development Institute, Orlando, FL, USA.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Center for Pharmacometrics and Systems Pharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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Clinical Epidemiology and Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Obstet Gynecol 2021; 137:731-746. [PMID: 33706337 PMCID: PMC7984767 DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000004321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease with a prevalence of 0.1-1%, characterized by nodules and abscesses in the axillae, groin, and inframammary areas, sometimes developing into tunnels (or fistulas) and scars. Because hidradenitis suppurativa is more common in women and in those aged 18-40 years, obstetrician-gynecologists (ob-gyns) have the opportunity to diagnose, educate, initiate treatment, and coordinate care with ancillary health care professionals. The recently published North American treatment guidelines, along with management information for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa who are pregnant or breastfeeding, are summarized. By diagnosing and optimizing hidradenitis suppurativa treatment early in the disease course, ob-gyns can reduce morbidity, with the potential to favorably alter disease trajectory.
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Anne S, Mims JW, Tunkel DE, Rosenfeld RM, Boisoneau DS, Brenner MJ, Cramer JD, Dickerson D, Finestone SA, Folbe AJ, Galaiya DJ, Messner AH, Paisley A, Sedaghat AR, Stenson KM, Sturm AK, Lambie EM, Dhepyasuwan N, Monjur TM. Clinical Practice Guideline: Opioid Prescribing for Analgesia After Common Otolaryngology Operations. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 164:S1-S42. [PMID: 33822668 DOI: 10.1177/0194599821996297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Opioid use disorder (OUD), which includes the morbidity of dependence and mortality of overdose, has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Overprescription of opioids can lead to chronic use and misuse, and unused narcotics after surgery can lead to their diversion. Research supports that most patients do not take all the prescribed opioids after surgery and that surgeons are the second largest prescribers of opioids in the United States. The introduction of opioids in those with OUD often begins with prescription opioids. Reducing the number of extra opioids available after surgery through smaller prescriptions, safe storage, and disposal should reduce the risk of opioid use disorder in otolaryngology patients and their families. PURPOSE The purpose of this specialty-specific guideline is to identify quality improvement opportunities in postoperative pain management of common otolaryngologic surgical procedures. These opportunities are communicated through clear actionable statements with explanation of the support in the literature, evaluation of the quality of the evidence, and recommendations on implementation. Employing these action statements should reduce the variation in care across the specialty and improve postoperative pain control while reducing risk of OUD. The target patients for the guideline are any patients treated for anticipated or reported pain within the first 30 days after undergoing common otolaryngologic procedures. The target audience of the guideline is otolaryngologists who perform surgery and clinicians who manage pain after surgical procedures. Outcomes to be considered include whether the patient has stopped using opioids, has disposed of unused opioids, and was satisfied with the pain management plan.The guideline addresses assessment of the patient for OUD risk factors, counseling on pain expectations, and identifying factors that can affect pain duration and/or severity. It also discusses the use of multimodal analgesia as first-line treatment and the responsible use of opioids. Last, safe disposal of unused opioids is discussed.This guideline is intended to focus on evidence-based quality improvement opportunities judged most important by the guideline development group. It is not a comprehensive guide on pain management in otolaryngologic procedures. The statements in this guideline are not intended to limit or restrict care provided by clinicians based on their experiences and assessments of individual patients. ACTION STATEMENTS The guideline development group made strong recommendations for the following key action statements: (3A) prior to surgery, clinicians should identify risk factors for opioid use disorder when analgesia using opioids is anticipated; (6) clinicians should advocate for nonopioid medications as first-line management of pain after otolaryngologic surgery; (9) clinicians should recommend that patients (or their caregivers) store prescribed opioids securely and dispose of unused opioids through take-back programs or another accepted method.The guideline development group made recommendations for the following key action statements: (1) prior to surgery, clinicians should advise patients and others involved in the postoperative care about the expected duration and severity of pain; (2) prior to surgery, clinicians should gather information specific to the patient that modifies severity and/or duration of pain; (3B) in patients at risk for OUD, clinicians should evaluate the need to modify the analgesia plan; (4) clinicians should promote shared decision making by informing patients of the benefits and risks of postoperative pain treatments that include nonopioid analgesics, opioid analgesics, and nonpharmacologic interventions; (5) clinicians should develop a multimodal treatment plan for managing postoperative pain; (7) when treating postoperative pain with opioids, clinicians should limit therapy to the lowest effective dose and the shortest duration; (8A) clinicians should instruct patients and caregivers how to communicate if pain is not controlled or if medication side effects occur; (8B) clinicians should educate patients to stop opioids when pain is controlled with nonopioids and stop all analgesics when pain has resolved; (10) clinicians should inquire, within 30 days of surgery, whether the patient has stopped using opioids, has disposed of unused opioids, and was satisfied with the pain management plan.
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- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- NorthShore University Health System, Evanston, Illinois, USA.,University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania Otorhinolaryngology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Angela Sturm, MD, PLLC, Houston, Texas, USA.,University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA
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- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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Ramdin C, Yu C, Colorado J, Nelson L. The impact of adherence to a guideline for minimizing opioid use for treatment of pain in an urban emergency department. Am J Emerg Med 2021; 49:104-109. [PMID: 34098328 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2021.05.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The opioid epidemic has significantly evolved over the last three decades. The initiation and continuation of prescription opioids for pain control were one of the primary contributors, across different medical settings. The emergency department (ED) is typically the first place patients go to for management of acute pain, and often where opioid naïve patients first become exposed to opioids. In 2018, the ED of University Hospital located in Newark, NJ implemented a pain guideline to ensure that patients are not unnecessarily exposed to opioids. The goal of our study was to determine whether provider adherence was successful in reducing opioid administration. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of pharmacy records of patients treated for pain in the ED within the time frame January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2019. We analyzed the change in our practice by comparing the amount of opioid and non-opioid medications administered and the number of patients administered each type, as well as the change in our utilization of specific medications. The t-test or the χ2 test were used as applicable. RESULTS There were decreases in the mean number of opioid doses administered in 2017 (1273) compared to 2019 (498; p = 0.027). There was an increase in non-opioid analgesics administered, (mean 2017: 1817, mean 2019: 2432.5, p = 0.018). There was also an increase in the proportion of patients given non-opioid analgesics (mean 2017: 22%, mean 2019: 28%, p < 0.0001). There were increases in administrations of acetaminophen (40% to 52%) and ibuprofen (30% to 35.1%), and decreases in administrations of hydromorphone (2.5% to 0.03%), morphine (11.5% to 5.6%), oxycodone (10.6% to 5.3%), and tramadol (5.7% to 1.9%) (all p < 0.0001). DISCUSSION A guideline that emphasizes the use of non-opioid analgesics first line treatment for acute pain can be effective for reducing opioid administration in the ED. Through the use of our guideline, we reduced the number of patients who have received opioid analgesics and, at the same time, increased non-opioid analgesic administration. Future studies should explore readmission rates, duration of pain relief in patients managed with non-opioid versus opioid analgesics, and perception of relief through the use of satisfaction scores.
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- Christine Ramdin
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Department of Emergency Medicine, Newark, NJ, USA.
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- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Department of Emergency Medicine, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Pharmacy, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Department of Emergency Medicine, Newark, NJ, USA
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Kraut A, Shafer LA. Determining the influence of the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba's opioid policy on prescription opioid use amongst WCB recipients. Am J Ind Med 2021; 64:170-177. [PMID: 33373046 PMCID: PMC7986794 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Background Opioid medications are commonly used by Workers Compensation Board (WCB) claimants following workplace injuries. The purpose of this study is to describe the impact of an opioid management policy on opioid prescriptions amongst a WCB‐covered population compared to changes in the use of these medications in the general population of a Canadian province. Methods We linked WCB claims data from 2006 to 2016 (13,155 claims, 11,905 individuals) to Manitoba provincial health records and compared opioid use amongst this group to 478,606 individuals aged 18–65. Linear regression was performed to examine the change over time in number of individuals being prescribed opioids for various durations and dosages of 50 or more, and 120 or more morphine equivalents (ME)/day for both the WCB and Manitoba population. Results WCB claimants totaled 2.5% of Manitoba residents aged 18–65 who were prescribed opioids for non‐cancer pain. After the introduction of the opioid use policy for the WCB population in November 2011, the number of people prescribed opioids declined 49.4% in the WCB group, while increasing 10.8% in the province as a whole. The number of individuals using 50 ME/day or more declined 43.1% in the WCB group and increased 5.8% in the province. Conclusions Opioid management programs organized by a compensation board can lead to a substantial reduction in the prescription of opioid medications to a WCB client population, including individuals who were prescribed higher doses of these medications when compared with general trends in the community.
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- Allen Kraut
- Department of Internal Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
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Webb K, Cernasev A, Li MS, Gatwood J, Cochran G, Hohmeier KC. An Exploratory Study of Pharmacist Perceptions of Opioid Interventions for Acute Pain. J Pharm Technol 2021; 37:36-44. [PMID: 34753156 PMCID: PMC7809323 DOI: 10.1177/8755122520967766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: As the last health care provider encountered before an opioid is dispensed, pharmacists have a vital role in reducing unnecessary opioid exposure while facilitating access to non-opioid alternatives. Objective: To characterize pharmacist perceptions in providing interventions for patients with an opioid prescription for acute pain. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was administered over 3 months to pharmacy preceptors affiliated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy. The electronic survey utilized 7 demographical and baseline questions, 1 open-ended question, and 5 Likert-type scales to assess the following domains: responsibility in making decisions, willingness to provide information, comfort in speaking to patients, willingness to use a standing order, and importance of following up with patients. Results: Of the 380 participants invited to participate, 126 responded to at least one question and 90 completed all survey questions. Most participants were PharmD graduates practicing in hospital and community settings. Participants felt that opioids are frequently overprescribed and pharmacist interventions are often necessary. Most participants reported that pharmacists and physicians share similar responsibilities in making opioid-related decisions. Participants were willing to provide information about opioid alternatives but were only somewhat comfortable speaking to patients. Responses to the open-ended question revealed the following themes: Significance of educating the patient; Importance of alternatives to opioid medications; Impacts of pharmacist interventions; and Need for enhanced collaboration with physicians. Conclusions: Pharmacists face complex issues with limited clinical guidance when providing opioid-related interventions. Future research is needed to develop evidence-based clinical support tools and collaborative practice models.
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- Katie Webb
- Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Nashville, TN, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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The term "mixed pain" is increasingly applied for specific clinical scenarios, such as low back pain, cancer pain and postsurgical pain, in which there "is a complex overlap of the different known pain types (nociceptive, neuropathic, nociplastic) in any combination, acting simultaneously and/or concurrently to cause pain in the same body area." Whether mixed pain is the manifestation of neuropathic and nociceptive mechanisms operating simultaneously or concurrently, or the result of an entirely independent pathophysiological mechanism - distinct from nociceptive, nociplastic and neuropathic pain - is currently unknown. At present, the diagnosis of mixed pain is made based on clinical judgement following detailed history-taking and thorough physical examination, rather than by formal confirmation following explicit screening or diagnostic criteria; this lack of formalized screening or diagnostic tools for mixed pain is problematic for physicians in primary care, who encounter patients with probable mixed pain states in their daily practice. This article outlines a methodical approach to clinical evaluation of patients presenting with acute, subacute or chronic pain, and to possibly identifying those who have mixed pain. The authors propose the use of nine simple key questions, which will provide the practicing clinician a framework for identifying the predominant pain mechanisms operating within the patient. A methodical, fairly rapid, and comprehensive assessment of a patient in chronic pain - particularly one suffering from pain with both nociceptive and neuropathic components - allows validation of their experience of chronic pain as a specific disease and, importantly, allows the institution of targeted treatment.
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- Rainer Freynhagen
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Pain Therapy and Palliative Care, Benedictus Hospital Feldafing, Feldafing, Germany
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Instituto Argentino de Investigación Neurológica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Morphine Equivalent Dose-Days (MED-D): Predicting the Impact of Opioid Prescription on Total Workers' Compensation Claim Costs for Acute Low Back Pain. J Occup Environ Med 2020; 62:700-705. [PMID: 32890207 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000001958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of morphine equivalent dose-days (MED-D) on the total cost for acute low back pain (LBP) workers' compensation claims. METHODS Simple random samples of 123 opioid and 141 nonopioid acute LBP claims were obtained. Opioid claims were divided into low, medium, and high subgroups for MED-D, MED, and prescription duration. Subgroup mean total costs were compared to the nonopioid group using multivariate regression analyses. RESULTS MED-D and prescription duration were each, respectively, associated with significantly increased total costs at both medium and high levels. Increasing MED had a negative association with total cost, though stratification by duration abrogated this perceived trend. Interaction testing indicated MED and duration together better explained cost than MED alone. CONCLUSION MED-D is a better predictor of total cost in acute LBP claims than MED alone.
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Ukert B, Huang Y, Sennett B, Delgado K. State-level variation in opioid prescribing after knee arthroscopy among the opioid-naïve in the USA: 2015-2019. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e035126. [PMID: 32819935 PMCID: PMC7440827 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE It has been established that most patients prescribed opioids after minor surgery have tablets left over, better understanding the variation in opioid prescribing and variation in dosage of the prescription could guide efforts to reduce prescribing. This study describes the state-level variation in opioid prescribing after a knee arthroscopy among opioid-naïve patients. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Commercial insurance claims data. PARTICIPANTS 98 623 individual across the USA with commercial insurance who were opioid-naïve and had a knee arthroscopy between 2015 and 2019. EXPOSURE Patients who filled an opioid prescription within 3 days of a knee arthroscopy. OUTCOME MEASURES Opioid prescriptions were measured as a pharmacy claim for filling an opioid within 3 days of a knee arthroscopy. We measured the patient and state-level opioid prescribing rate, tablet count, morphine milligram equivalent dose per prescription and risk-adjusted predicted opioid quantity. RESULTS Overall, 72% of patients filled an opioid prescription with a median tablet count of 40 and median morphine milligram equivalent of 250. Patients with an invasive procedure (27.9% vs 22.4%; p<0.001), higher education level (p<0.001) and fewer comorbidities (0.9 vs 1.2, p<0.001) had higher rates of opioid prescribing. The prescribing rate in the highest state, Nebraska (85%), was double the prescribing rate in the lowest state, South Dakota (40%). Comparing the casemix adjusted expected prescribing rate to the observed prescribing rate displayed that 18 states had observed prescribing rates that were higher than their expected prescribing rates. CONCLUSION Wide variation in the likelihood of receiving a prescription, depending on state of residence, was observed. The dosages prescribed were high and have been associated with transition to long-term use. These findings suggest that there is substantial opportunity for the development of guidelines to reduce variability in opioid prescribing for this common ambulatory procedure.
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- Benjamin Ukert
- Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas, USA
- Penn Injury Science Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Center for Emergency Care Policy and Research, Department of Emergency Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Penn Injury Science Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Center for Emergency Care Policy and Research, Department of Emergency Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Uhlig A. Sprechen Männer und Frauen unterschiedlich auf eine Schmerztherapie mit Opioiden an? Ergebnisse einer Metaanalyse. Urologe A 2020; 59:835-838. [DOI: 10.1007/s00120-020-01247-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Background
Widely used for acute pain management, the clinical benefit from perioperative use of gabapentinoids is uncertain. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the analgesic effect and adverse events with the perioperative use of gabapentinoids in adult patients.
Methods
Randomized controlled trials studying the use of gabapentinoids in adult patients undergoing surgery were included. The primary outcome was the intensity of postoperative acute pain. Secondary outcomes included the intensity of postoperative subacute pain, incidence of postoperative chronic pain, cumulative opioid use, persistent opioid use, lengths of stay, and adverse events. The clinical significance of the summary estimates was assessed based on established thresholds for minimally important differences.
Results
In total, 281 trials (N = 24,682 participants) were included in this meta-analysis. Compared with controls, gabapentinoids were associated with a lower postoperative pain intensity (100-point scale) at 6 h (mean difference, −10; 95% CI, −12 to −9), 12 h (mean difference, −9; 95% CI, −10 to −7), 24 h (mean difference, −7; 95% CI, −8 to −6), and 48 h (mean difference, −3; 95% CI, −5 to −1). This effect was not clinically significant ranging below the minimally important difference (10 points out of 100) for each time point. These results were consistent regardless of the type of drug (gabapentin or pregabalin). No effect was observed on pain intensity at 72 h, subacute and chronic pain. The use of gabapentinoids was associated with a lower risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting but with more dizziness and visual disturbance.
Conclusions
No clinically significant analgesic effect for the perioperative use of gabapentinoids was observed. There was also no effect on the prevention of postoperative chronic pain and a greater risk of adverse events. These results do not support the routine use of pregabalin or gabapentin for the management of postoperative pain in adult patients.
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Zhang DDQ, Dossa F, Arora A, Cusimano MC, Speller B, Little T, Ladha K, Brar S, Urbach DR, Tricco AC, Wijeysundera DN, Clarke HA, Baxter NN. Recommendations for the Prescription of Opioids at Discharge After Abdominopelvic Surgery. JAMA Surg 2020; 155:420-429. [DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2019.5875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- David D. Q. Zhang
- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Surgery, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Surgery, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Carrico JA, Mahoney K, Raymond KM, McWilliams SK, Mayes LM, Mikulich-Gilbertson SK, Bartels K. Predicting Opioid Use Following Discharge After Cesarean Delivery. Ann Fam Med 2020; 18:118-126. [PMID: 32152015 PMCID: PMC7062496 DOI: 10.1370/afm.2493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Although cesarean delivery is the most common surgical procedure in the United States, postoperative opioid prescribing varies greatly. We hypothesized that patient characteristics, procedural characteristics, or both would be associated with high vs low opioid use after discharge. This information could help individualize prescriptions. METHODS In this prospective cohort study, we quantified opioid use for 4 weeks following hospital discharge after cesarean delivery. Predischarge characteristics were obtained from health records, and patients self-reported total opioid use postdischarge on weekly questionnaires. Opioid use was quantified in milligram morphine equivalents (MMEs). Binomial and Poisson regression analyses were performed to assess predictors of opioid use after discharge. RESULTS Of the 233 patients starting the study, 203 (87.1%) completed at least 1 questionnaire and were included in analyses (86.3% completed all 4 questionnaires). A total of 113 patients were high users (>75 MMEs) and 90 patients were low users (≤75 MMEs) of opioids postdischarge. The group reporting low opioid use received on average 44% fewer opioids in the 24 hours before discharge compared with the group reporting high opioid use (mean = 33.0 vs 59.3 MMEs, P <.001). Only a minority of patients (11.4% to 15.8%) stored leftover opioids in a locked location, and just 31 patients disposed of leftover opioids. CONCLUSIONS Knowledge of predischarge opioid use can be useful as a tool to inform individualized opioid prescriptions, help optimize nonopioid analgesia, and reduce opioid use. Additional studies are needed to evaluate the impact of implementing such measures on prescribing practices, pain, and functional outcomes.
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- Jacqueline A Carrico
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Psychiatry, Division of Substance Dependence, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Psychiatry, Division of Substance Dependence, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Psychiatry, Division of Substance Dependence, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado.,Department of Biostatistics & Informatics, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado .,Department of Psychiatry, Division of Substance Dependence, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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American Society for Pain Management Nursing Guidelines on Monitoring for Opioid-Induced Advancing Sedation and Respiratory Depression: Revisions. Pain Manag Nurs 2020; 21:7-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2019.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2019] [Revised: 05/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Tournebize J, Gibaja V, Frauger E, Authier N, Seyer D, Perri-Plandé J, Fresse A, Gillet P, Javot L, Kahn JP. [French trends in the misuse of Fentanyl: From 2010 to 2015]. Therapie 2019; 75:491-502. [PMID: 31826806 DOI: 10.1016/j.therap.2019.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2019] [Revised: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the French use, misuse and abuse/dependence of non-injectable forms of fentanyl (transdermal and transmucosal fentanyl formulations). METHODS Problematic use of transdermal and transmucosal fentanyl formulations was evaluated using an approach combining multiple sources of information: (1) spontaneous notifications recorded during 6 years (2010-2015) for transdermal fentanyl form and 3 years for transmucosal fentanyl forms and (2) data from annual epidemiological systematic surveys conducted by the French Addictovigilance Network during 6 years (2010-2015). RESULTS In all, 147 cases were notified for transdermal fentanyl formulation and 109 cases for transmucosal fentanyl formulations. According to the galenic formulation, analysis of these cases emphasizes different profiles: for transdermal fentanyl formulation, two consumption profiles: 1/mainly for analgesic effects (74 %): women (61 %), 47 years, with addictive and/or psychiatric history (46 %), treated for chronic non-cancer related pain (93 %), 2/seeking positive psychic effects other than analgesia (26 %): men (82 %), 32 years, with addictive and/or psychiatric history (87 %) and having obtained the fentanyl patch illegally (60 %) for non-medical use. For transmucosal fentanyl formulations, only one consumption profile was observed: women (52 %), 48 years, with addictive (24 %) and/or psychiatric history (28 %), off label indication (72 %) (indications for non-cancer pain and/or no or insufficient opioid background treatment). The misuse of transmucosal fentanyl formulations implies a high risk of adverse effects: those already known of opioid-based drugs, sometimes lethal (withdrawal syndrome, respiratory and central nervous system depression…) but also serious reactions at the application site (buccal or nasal). For the transdermal fentanyl formulation, 27 cases (18 %) of involuntary intoxication were observed, of which 25 were serious. Nineteen deaths involving both forms of fentanyl have been reported (2 for the transmucosal formulations and 17 for the transdermal formulation). CONCLUSION Our results report significant and worrying misuse of transmucosal fentanyl formulations with wide off-label use and also primary dependence on fentanyl, regardless of galenic formulation, in patients treated for chronic non cancer pain. Given the significant risks of fentanyl, it is necessary to continue the monitoring of misuse, in particular, thanks to the activities of the French Addictovigilance network allowing a multisource approach and who provides information concerning cases of abuse, misuse and dependence.
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- Juliana Tournebize
- CEIP-Addictovigilance de Nancy, CHRU de Nancy, 54035 Nancy, France; French Addictovigilance Network (FAN), France.
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- CEIP-Addictovigilance de Nancy, CHRU de Nancy, 54035 Nancy, France; French Addictovigilance Network (FAN), France
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- French Addictovigilance Network (FAN), France; Inserm UMR1106, CEIP-Addictovigilance de Marseille, service de pharmacologie clinique et pharmacovigilance, hôpital de la Timone, institut de neurosciences des systèmes, Aix-Marseille université, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, 13005 Marseille, France
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- French Addictovigilance Network (FAN), France; UMR Inserm 1107, CEIP-Addictovigilance, université Clermont Auvergne, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Direction régionale du service du contrôle médical (DRSM) du Grand-Est 67003 Strasbourg , France
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- Centre d'Addictovigilance, service de pharmacologie médicale, CHU de Bordeaux, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- CEIP-Addictovigilance de Nancy, CHRU de Nancy, 54035 Nancy, France
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- Centre d'Addictovigilance, service de pharmacologie médicale, CHU de Bordeaux, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- Centre d'Addictovigilance, service de pharmacologie médicale, CHU de Bordeaux, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- CEIP-Addictovigilance de Nancy, CHRU de Nancy, 54035 Nancy, France; French Addictovigilance Network (FAN), France; Centre régional de pharmacovigilance de Lorraine, CHRU de Nancy, 54035 Nancy, France; Département de psychiatrie et psychologie clinique, unité 6, centre psychothérapique de Nancy, Laxou, université de Lorraine, 54035 Nancy, France
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Brennan MJ, Gudin JA. The prescription opioid conundrum: 21st century solutions to a millennia-long problem. Postgrad Med 2019; 132:17-27. [PMID: 31591925 DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2019.1677383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Health-care professionals are faced with a daunting task: balancing appropriate care for chronic pain with their responsibility to keep patients and others safe from treatment-related harm. Whereas opioids have historically been considered an effective tool in the analgesic armamentarium, the rise of opioid abuse has caused the pendulum to swing away from prescribing opioids to an emphasis on safety. This paradigm shift risks neglecting the very real consequences of untreated/undertreated pain. Using data from the medical literature, this review examines influences on the real and perceived benefit-to-risk ratio for opioids and provides clinicians with a practical approach to prescribing opioids that minimizes the risk for abuse/misuse. There is appreciable clinical trial and observational evidence of efficacy/effectiveness with opioids used for pain management over the short or long term when considered in the context of pharmacologic alternatives. Enhancing the relative safety and minimizing the risk for abuse/misuse may be achieved through proactive prescription practices that include careful patient selection, risk assessment, individualized and multimodal treatment plans with established goals, initiating opioid treatment cautiously with an exit plan in place, ongoing assessments of response to therapy, and routine patient monitoring. Additionally, prescribing opioids with a lower potential for abuse or misuse (e.g. abuse-deterrent formulations) may provide a benefit. Using a pragmatic approach to prescribing practices, we postulate that the balance between benefit and risk can be favorable for opioid therapy in select patients, even for long-term treatment of chronic pain.
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- Pain Management and Palliative Care, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Englewood, NJ, USA
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Pisanu C, Franconi F, Gessa GL, Mameli S, Pisanu GM, Campesi I, Leggio L, Agabio R. Sex differences in the response to opioids for pain relief: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pharmacol Res 2019; 148:104447. [DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2019.104447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Cheng M, Thiese MS, Wood EM, Kapellusch J, Foster J, Drury D, Merryweather A, Hegmann KT. Relationship Between Opioid Use and Pain Severity Ratings in Workers With Low Back Pain. J Occup Environ Med 2019; 61:836-840. [DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000001673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Nahanni C, Nadler A, Nathens AB. Opioid stewardship after emergency laparoscopic general surgery. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2019; 4:e000328. [PMID: 31673634 PMCID: PMC6802986 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2019-000328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Opioid administration in postoperative patients has contributed to the opioid crisis by increasing the load of opioids available in the community. Implementation of evidence-based practices is key to optimizing the use of opioids for acute pain control. This study aims to characterize the administration and prescribing practices after emergency laparoscopic general surgery procedures with the goal of identifying areas for improvement. Methods A retrospective chart review of 200 patients undergoing emergency laparoscopic appendectomies and cholecystectomies was conducted for a 2-year period at a single institution. Eligible patients were opioid-naïve adults admitted through the emergency department. Opioid administration and discharge prescriptions were converted to oral morphine equivalents (OME), and analyzed and compared with published literature and local guidelines. Results Opioid analgesia was provided as needed to 69% of patients in hospital with average dosing of 26.7 OME/day; comparatively, 99.5% of patients received prescriptions for opioids on discharge at an average dosing of 61.7 OME/day. The average dosing in the discharge prescriptions was not correlated with in-hospital needs (Pearson=−0.04; p=0.56); and higher narcotic doses were associated with combination opioid prescriptions compared with separate opioid prescriptions (73.8 (1.90) vs. 50.1 (1.90) OME/day; p<0.01). This difference was driven by the combination medication, Percocet. Conclusions In the immediate postoperative period, most patients were managed in hospital with opioid analgesia dosages that fell within guidelines. Nearly all patients were provided with prescriptions for opioids on discharge, these prescriptions both exceeded local guidelines and were not correlated with in-hospital narcotic needs or pain scores. Level of evidence Level 3 retrospective cohort study.
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- Celina Nahanni
- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Edwards DA, Hedrick TL, Jayaram J, Argoff C, Gulur P, Holubar SD, Gan TJ, Mythen MG, Miller TE, Shaw AD, Thacker JKM, McEvoy MD, Geiger TM, Gordon DB, Grant MC, Grocott M, Gupta R, Hah JM, Hurley RW, Kent ML, King AB, Oderda GM, Sun E, Wu CL. American Society for Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Quality Initiative Joint Consensus Statement on Perioperative Management of Patients on Preoperative Opioid Therapy. Anesth Analg 2019; 129:553-566. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000004018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Sears JM, Fulton-Kehoe D, Schulman BA, Hogg-Johnson S, Franklin GM. Opioid Overdose Hospitalization Trajectories in States With and Without Opioid-Dosing Guidelines. Public Health Rep 2019; 134:567-576. [PMID: 31365317 PMCID: PMC6852059 DOI: 10.1177/0033354919864362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES High-risk opioid-prescribing practices contribute to a national epidemic of opioid-related morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to determine whether the adoption of state-level opioid-prescribing guidelines that specify a high-dose threshold is associated with trends in rates of opioid overdose hospitalizations, for prescription opioids, for heroin, and for all opioids. METHODS We identified 3 guideline states (Colorado, Utah, Washington) and 5 comparator states (Arizona, California, Michigan, New Jersey, South Carolina). We used state-level opioid overdose hospitalization data from 2001-2014 for these 8 states. Data were based on the State Inpatient Databases and provided by the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, via HCUPnet. We used negative binomial panel regression to model trends in annual rates of opioid overdose hospitalizations. We used a multiple-baseline difference-in-differences study design to compare postguideline trends with concurrent trends for comparator states. RESULTS For each guideline state, postguideline trends in rates of prescription opioid and all opioid overdose hospitalizations decreased compared with trends in the comparator states. The mean annual relative percentage decrease ranged from 3.2%-7.5% for trends in rates of prescription opioid overdose hospitalizations and from 5.4%-8.5% for trends in rates of all opioid overdose hospitalizations. CONCLUSIONS These findings provide preliminary evidence that opioid-dosing guidelines may be an effective strategy for combating this public health crisis. Further research is needed to identify the individual effects of opioid-related interventions that occurred during the study period.
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- Jeanne M. Sears
- Department of Health Services, University of Washington, Seattle, WA,
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of
Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
- Institute for Work and Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of
Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of
Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Institute for Work and Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario,
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- Department of Health Services, University of Washington, Seattle, WA,
USA
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of
Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Tumwater, WA, USA
- Department of Neurology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Huepenbecker SP, Cusworth SE, Kuroki LM, Lu P, Samen CD, Woolfolk C, Deterding R, Wan L, Helsten DL, Bottros M, Mutch DG, Powell MA, Massad LS, Thaker PH. Continuous epidural infusion in gynecologic oncology patients undergoing exploratory laparotomy: The new standard for decreased postoperative pain and opioid use. Gynecol Oncol 2019; 153:356-361. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Revised: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Impact of Cannabis Use on Road Traffic Collisions and Safety at Work: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ADDICTION 2019. [DOI: 10.1097/cxa.0000000000000046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Westermann RW, Mather RC, Bedard NA, Anthony CA, Glass NA, Lynch TS, Duchman KR. Prescription Opioid Use Before and After Hip Arthroscopy: A Caution to Prescribers. Arthroscopy 2019; 35:453-460. [PMID: 30612773 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.08.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2018] [Revised: 08/02/2018] [Accepted: 08/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine pre- and postoperative opioid utilization while identifying risk factors for prolonged postoperative opioid use following hip arthroscopy. METHODS All patients undergoing hip arthroscopy between 2007 and the second quarter of 2016 were identified within the Humana Inc. administrative claims database. Chronic preoperative opioid utilization was defined as filling of any opioid prescription 1 to 3 months before surgery, whereas acute preoperative opioid utilization was defined as filling any opioid prescription within 1 month of surgery. Rates of pre- and postoperative opioid utilization were calculated, and patient demographic characteristics and medical conditions associated with pre- and postoperative opioid utilization were identified. RESULTS Of the 1,208 patients undergoing hip arthroscopy, chronic and acute preoperative opioid utilization was observed in 24.9% and 17.3% of patients, respectively. Chronic preoperative opioid utilization was more frequently observed in obese (P < .001) patients, those ≥50 years of age (P = .002), and those with preexisting anxiety and/or depression (P < .001). In multivariate analysis, chronic preoperative opioid utilization was the strongest predictor of opioid prescription filling at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months postoperatively (odds ratio at 3 months, 18.60, 95% confidence interval, 12.41 to 28.55), whereas preexisting anxiety and/or depression and obesity were additionally identified as predictors of prolonged postoperative opioid utilization. CONCLUSIONS Chronic preoperative opioid utilization before hip arthroscopy is common at 24.9%. The high rate of chronic preoperative opioid utilization is particularly important considering that chronic preoperative opioid utilization is the strongest predictor of continued postoperative opioid prescription filling out to 12 months postoperatively. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, retrospective case series.
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- Robert W Westermann
- Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A
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- Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A.; Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A..
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Tenney L, McKenzie LM, Matus B, Mueller K, Newman LS. Effect of an opioid management program for Colorado workers' compensation providers on adherence to treatment guidelines for chronic pain. Am J Ind Med 2019; 62:21-29. [PMID: 30499587 PMCID: PMC6558965 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine adherence of state guidelines for Colorado workers' compensation physicians/providers treating individuals as injured workers with chronic pain after initiation of an opioid management program and provider incentives. METHODS A retrospective cohort of chronic, non-cancer pain claims was constructed from the Colorado's workers' compensation database. Adherence to treatment guidelines and opioid prescribing practices were evaluated during implementation of a new billing code to incentivize adherence. RESULTS Overall, less than 33% of claims showed evidence of opioid management. Comprehensive opioid management was observed in only 4.4% of claims. In 2010, after implementing the new billing code, the ratio of long acting opioids to short acting opioids decreased from 0.2 to 0.13; returning to 0.2 in one year. Similarly, morphine equivalent doses declined for a short period. CONCLUSIONS Incentivizing physicians to adhere to chronic pain management guidelines only temporarily improves prescribing practices.
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- Liliana Tenney
- Center for Health, Work & Environment, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Center for Health, Work & Environment, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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Rhon DI, Snodgrass SJ, Cleland JA, Sissel CD, Cook CE. Predictors of chronic prescription opioid use after orthopedic surgery: derivation of a clinical prediction rule. Perioper Med (Lond) 2018; 7:25. [PMID: 30479746 PMCID: PMC6249901 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-018-0105-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Prescription opioid use at high doses or over extended periods of time is associated with adverse outcomes, including dependency and abuse. The aim of this study was to identify mediating variables that predict chronic opioid use, defined as three or more prescriptions after orthopedic surgery. Methods Individuals were ages between 18 and 50 years and undergoing arthroscopic hip surgery between 2004 and 2013. Two categories of chronic opioid use were calculated based on individuals (1) having three or more unique opioid prescriptions within 2 years and (2) still receiving opioid prescriptions > 1 year after surgery. Univariate elationships were identified for each predictor variable, then significant variables (P > 0.15) were entered into a multivariate logistic regression model to identify the most parsimonious group of predictor variables for each chronic opioid use classification. Likelihood ratios were derived from the most robust groups of variables. Results There were 1642 participants (mean age 32.5 years, SD 8.2, 54.1% male). Nine predictor variables met the criteria after bivariate analysis for potential inclusion in each multivariate model. Eight variables: socioeconomic status (from enlisted rank family), prior use of opioid medication, prior use of non-opioid pain medication, high health-seeking behavior before surgery, a preoperative diagnosis of insomnia, mental health disorder, or substance abuse were all predictive of chronic opioid use in the final model (seven variables for three or more opioid prescriptions; four variables for opioid use still at 1 year; all< 0.05). Post-test probability of having three or more opioid prescriptions was 93.7% if five of seven variables were present, and the probability of still using opioids after 1 year was 69.6% if three of four variables were present. Conclusion A combination of variables significantly predicted chronic opioid use in this cohort. Most of these variables were mediators, indicating that modifying them may be feasible, and the potential focus of interventions to decrease the risk of chronic opioid use, or at minimum better inform opioid prescribing decisions. This clinical prediction rule needs further validation.
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- Daniel I Rhon
- 1Center for the Intrepid, Brooke Army Medical Center, 3551 Roger Brooke Drive, JBSA Fort Sam, Houston, TX 78234 USA.,2Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Baylor University, San Antonio, TX USA.,3School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW Australia
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- 3School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW Australia
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- 4Department of Physical Therapy, Franklin Pierce University, Manchester, NH USA
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- 5Program Analysis and Evaluation Division, US Army Medical Command, Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX 78234 USA
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- 6Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Orthopedics, Duke University, Duke MSK, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC USA
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Large T, Heiman J, Ross A, Anderson B, Krambeck A. Initial Experience with Narcotic-Free Ureteroscopy: A Feasibility Analysis. J Endourol 2018; 32:907-911. [PMID: 30039709 DOI: 10.1089/end.2018.0459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE In the United States, there is an opioid abuse epidemic fueled by prescription medications. Concerns that uncontrolled pain after surgical procedures will result in poor patient satisfaction and increased workload for ancillary staff are potential factors that influence provider prescription habits. Currently, there is a paucity of literature on analgesic requirements after ureteroscopy (URS) for nephrolithiasis. Our study objective was to evaluate the safety of narcotic-free ureteroscopy (nf-URS) and assess its impact on provider workload. METHODS We performed a retrospective chart review of 104 patients, between October 2017 and May 2018, who underwent URS and who required a stent postprocedure. Starting February 2018, patients without absolute contraindication or allergies to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs received a prescription for diclofenac instead of hydrocodone or oxycodone. Postoperative phone calls to nurses and residents, emergency room visits, and prescription monitoring reports were evaluated for all patients, and compared between the nf-URS and the standard ureteroscopy (s-URS). RESULTS There were 52 nf-URS and 52 s-URS procedures. In the postoperative period, 9 (17%) nf-URS and 10 (19%) s-URS patients called with postoperative pain issues. Five (10%) nf-URS vs 9 (17%) s-URS patients obtained narcotics after seeking additional medical care after URS because of inadequate pain control. There were no postoperative complications in our cohort. Compared with s-URS, 6871.5 mg less of morphine equivalent dosage (1375 hydrocodone tablets) was administered to nf-URS patients immediately after surgery. CONCLUSIONS Attempts to reduce the number of narcotic prescriptions are paramount in the fight against narcotic addiction in the United States. Although our initial cohort is small, this feasibility study provides compelling evidence that nf-URS is a safe and effective practice. Furthermore, nf-URS resulted in a dramatic decrease in the number of narcotics circulating in the community.
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- Tim Large
- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine , Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine , Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine , Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine , Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine , Indianapolis, Indiana
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Wang WG, Lu WZ, Yang CM, Yu KQ, He HB. Effect of lateral internal sphincterotomy in patients undergoing excisional hemorrhoidectomy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e11820. [PMID: 30095654 PMCID: PMC6133531 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000011820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Excisional hemorrhoidectomy (EH) is the major surgical option for high-grade symptomatic hemorrhoids, but it has some shortcomings, especially postoperative pain. This study was performed to assess the effect of lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) in patients undergoing excisional hemorrhoidectomy. METHODS A systematic literature search (Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, Science Citation Index, Science Direct, Springer Link, Ovid Journals, and EBSCO) was performed to identify all eligible articles. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published until July 7, 2017 comparing EH combined with LIS (experimental group) with EH only (control group) were eligible for inclusion. The primary outcome of interest was postoperative pain. RESULTS Ten RCTs involving 1560 patients were identified for inclusion. The pooled analysis revealed that patients undergoing EH and LIS were associated with lower pain score [standardized mean difference (SMD), -0.75; 95% confidence interval (CI), -1.14 to -0.36; z = 3.76; P = .0002] and resting anal pressure [odds ratio (OR), -17.19; 95% CI, -25.66 to -8.72; z = 3.98; P < .0001], and lower incidence of anal stricture (OR, 0.12; 95% CI, 0.03-0.53; z = 2.85; P = .004). However, the differences of urinary retention, bleeding and length of hospital stay were similar between the 2 methods. CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis suggests that LIS effectively relieves postoperative pain and reduces patient's postoperative analgesic requirements. LIS also reduces the incidence of anal stenosis but increases the incidence of fecal incontinence.
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- Wei-Guo Wang
- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Cheng Du Shang Jin Nan Fu Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Cheng Du Shang Jin Nan Fu Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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Kowalski-McGraw M, Green-McKenzie J, Pandalai SP, Schulte PA. Characterizing the Interrelationships of Prescription Opioid and Benzodiazepine Drugs With Worker Health and Workplace Hazards. J Occup Environ Med 2018; 59:1114-1126. [PMID: 28930799 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000001154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Prescription opioid and benzodiazepine drug use, which has risen significantly, can affect worker health. Exploration of the scientific literature assessed (1) interrelationships of such drug use, occupational risk factors, and illness and injury, and (2) occupational and personal risk factor combinations that can affect their use. METHODS The scientific literature from 2000 to 2015 was searched to determine any interrelationships. RESULTS Evidence for eight conceptual models emerged based on the search yield of 133 articles. These models summarize interrelationships among prescription opioid and benzodiazepine use with occupational injury and illness. Factors associated with the use of these drugs included fatigue, impaired cognition, falls, motor vehicle crashes, and the use of multiple providers. CONCLUSION Prescription opioid and benzodiazepine drugs may be both a personal risk factor for work-related injury and a consequence of workplace exposures.
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- Michele Kowalski-McGraw
- The Division of Occupational Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Drs Kowalski-McGraw, Green-McKenzie); Geisinger Health, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania (Dr Kowalski-McGraw); and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Cincinnati, Ohio (Drs Pandalai, Schulte)
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Boland JW, Johnson M, Ferreira D, Berry DJ. In silico (computed) modelling of doses and dosing regimens associated with morphine levels above international legal driving limits. Palliat Med 2018; 32:1222-1232. [PMID: 29724154 PMCID: PMC6041735 DOI: 10.1177/0269216318773956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Morphine can cause central nervous system side effects which impair driving skills. The legal blood morphine concentration limit for driving is 20 µg/L in France/Poland/Netherlands and 80 µg/L in England/Wales. There is no guidance as to the morphine dose leading to this concentration. AIM The in silico (computed) relationship of oral morphine dose and plasma concentration was modelled to provide dose estimates for a morphine plasma concentration above 20 and 80 µg/L in different patient groups. DESIGN A dose-concentration model for different genders, ages and oral morphine formulations, validated against clinical pharmacokinetic data, was generated using Simcyp®, a population-based pharmacokinetic simulator. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS Healthy Northern European population parameters were used with age, gender and renal function being varied in the different simulation groups. In total, 36,000 simulated human subjects (100 per modelled group of different ages and gender) received repeated simulated morphine dosing with modified-release or immediate-release formulations. RESULTS Older age, women, modified-release formulation and worse renal function were associated with higher plasma concentrations. Across all groups, morphine doses below 20 mg/day were unlikely to result in a morphine plasma concentration above 20 µg/L; this was 80 mg/day with the 80 µg/L limit. CONCLUSION This novel study provides predictions of the in silico (computed) dose-concentration relationship for international application. Individualised morphine prescribing decisions by clinicians must be informed by clinical judgement considering the individual patient's level of impairment and insight irrespective of the blood morphine concentration as people who have impaired driving will be breaking the law. Taking into account expected morphine concentrations enables improved individualised decision making.
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- Jason W Boland
- 1 Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, UK
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- 1 Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, UK
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Jayawardhana J, Abraham AJ, Young HN, Perri M. Opioids in Georgia Medicaid: Gender and Insurance Disparities in Utilization and Potential Inappropriate Prescribing Practices. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH 2018; 9:101-108. [PMID: 30034551 PMCID: PMC6051715 DOI: 10.1111/jphs.12215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Medicaid populations have been disproportionately affected by the opioid epidemic. In Georgia, opioid deaths have increased at more than twice the rate of the nation at large. It is unknown if certain populations within the Medicaid unduly receive opioid prescriptions or experience inappropriate prescribing of opioids. Thus, this study examines gender and insurance disparities in the use of opioids and the prevalence of indicators for potential inappropriate prescribing of opioids in the Georgia Medicaid population. METHODS Using individual Georgia Medicaid pharmacy claims data from 2012, disparities across gender (male/female) and type of insurance (fee-for-service (FFS)/managed care (MC)) were examined for the general use of opioids and potential inappropriate prescribing practices by providers. These outcome measures were taken from previous clinical guidelines and expert panels. T-tests were conducted to estimate significance in disparities across gender and type of insurance. KEY FINDINGS Average number of opioid prescriptions received and average days of supply of opioids were higher among males than females (p<0.001), and among FFS patients than MC patients (p<0.001). Similarly, average incidences of potential inappropriate prescribing of opioids were higher among males (1.41) than females (0.83) (p<0.001), and among FFS patients (1.60) than MC patients (0.46) (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Results indicate statistically significant disparities among male/female patients and FFS/MC patients in the general use of opioids and in potential inappropriate prescribing of opioids. Policies aimed at curbing potential inappropriate prescribing of opioids, especially among male and FFS enrollees are needed to reduce prescription drug abuse within this population.
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- Jayani Jayawardhana
- Associate Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, University of Georgia, 250 West Green Street, Athens GA, 30602
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration and Policy, University of Georgia, 204 Baldwin Hall, Athens GA 30602
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- Associate Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, University of Georgia, 250 West Green Street, Athens GA, 30602
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- Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, University of Georgia, 250 West Green Street, Athens GA, 30602
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Comparison of local and intra venous dexamethasone on post operative pain and recovery after caeseream section. A randomized controlled trial. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2018; 57:346-350. [PMID: 29880162 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2018.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Costs and Work Loss Burden of Diagnosed Opioid Abuse Among Employees on Workers Compensation or Short-term Disability. J Occup Environ Med 2018; 58:1087-1097. [PMID: 27820758 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000000865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare 12-month healthcare costs between employees with versus without diagnosed opioid abuse within 12 months after an injury-related workers' compensation (WC) or short-term disability (STD) claim. METHODS Retrospective study using 2003 to 2014 US insurance claims linked to administrative data on WC/STD claims. Multivariable models compared healthcare costs between employees with versus without diagnosed opioid abuse. RESULTS Study included 107,975 opioid-treated employees with an injury-related WC or STD claim. Mean number of opioid prescription fills and adjusted total healthcare costs were substantially greater in employees with diagnosed opioid abuse versus without (WC: 13.4 vs. 4.5, P < 0.001; $18,073 vs. $8470, P < 0.001; STD: 13.7 vs. 4.5, P < 0.001; $25,693 vs. $14,939, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Opioids are commonly prescribed to employees with injury-related WC/STD claims. Employers may benefit from proactively addressing the issue of opioid abuse in these populations.
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Patient Satisfaction Measurement in Occupational and Environmental Medicine Practice. J Occup Environ Med 2018; 60:e227-e231. [PMID: 29642097 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000001331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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: High patient satisfaction is a desirable goal in medical care. Patient satisfaction measures are increasingly used to evaluate and improve quality in all types of medical practices. However, the unique aspects of occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) practice require development of OEM-specific measures and thoughtful interpretation of results. The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has developed and recommends a set of specific questions to measure patient satisfaction in OEM, designed to meet anticipated regulatory requirements, facilitate quality improvement of participating OEM practices, facilitate case-management review, and offer fair and accurate assessment of OEM physicians.
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Herzig SJ, Calcaterra SL, Mosher HJ, Ronan MV, Groningen NV, Shek L, Loffredo A, Keller M, Jena AB, Nuckols TK. Safe Opioid Prescribing for Acute Noncancer Pain in Hospitalized Adults: A Systematic Review of Existing Guidelines. J Hosp Med 2018; 13:256-262. [PMID: 29624188 PMCID: PMC6278929 DOI: 10.12788/jhm.2979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 03/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pain is common among hospitalized patients. Inpatient prescribing of opioids is not without risk. Acute pain management guidelines could inform safe prescribing of opioids in the hospital and limit associated unintended consequences. PURPOSE To evaluate the quality and content of existing guidelines for acute, noncancer pain management. DATA SOURCES The National Guideline Clearinghouse, MEDLINE via PubMed, websites of relevant specialty societies and other organizations, and selected international search engines. STUDY SELECTION Guidelines published between January 2010 and August 2017 addressing acute, noncancer pain management among adults were considered. Guidelines that focused on chronic pain, specific diseases, and the nonhospital setting were excluded. DATA EXTRACTION Quality was assessed using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) instrument. DATA SYNTHESIS Four guidelines met the selection criteria. Most recommendations were based on expert consensus. The guidelines recommended restricting opioids to severe pain or pain that has not responded to nonopioid therapy, using the lowest effective dose of short-acting opioids for the shortest duration possible, and co-prescribing opioids with nonopioid analgesics. The guidelines generally recommended checking the prescription drug monitoring program when prescribing opioids, developing goals for patient recovery, and educating patients regarding the risks and side effects of opioid therapy. Additional recommendations included using an opioid dose conversion guide, avoidance of co-administration of parenteral and oral opioids, and using caution when co-prescribing opioids with other central nervous system depressants. CONCLUSIONS Guidelines, based largely on expert opinion, recommend judicious prescribing of opioids for severe, acute pain. Future work should assess the implications of these recommendations on hospital-based pain management.
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- Shoshana J Herzig
- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, Colorado, USA
- Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- The Comprehensive Access and Delivery Research and Evaluation Center at the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, West Roxbury Medical Center, Veterans Health Administration Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA
- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Division of Health Services Research, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Herzig SJ, Mosher HJ, Calcaterra SL, Jena AB, Nuckols TK. Improving the Safety of Opioid Use for Acute Noncancer Pain in Hospitalized Adults: A Consensus Statement From the Society of Hospital Medicine. J Hosp Med 2018; 13:263-271. [PMID: 29624189 PMCID: PMC6278928 DOI: 10.12788/jhm.2980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Hospital-based clinicians frequently treat acute, noncancer pain. Although opioids may be beneficial in this setting, the benefits must be balanced with the risks of adverse events, including inadvertent overdose and prolonged opioid use, physical dependence, or development of opioid use disorder. In an era of epidemic opioid use and related harms, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) convened a working group to develop a consensus statement on opioid use for adults hospitalized with acute, noncancer pain, outside of the palliative, end-of-life, and intensive care settings. The guidance is intended for clinicians practicing medicine in the inpatient setting (eg, hospitalists, primary care physicians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants). To develop the Consensus Statement, the working group conducted a systematic review of relevant guidelines, composed a draft Statement based on extracted recommendations, and obtained feedback from external experts in hospital-based opioid prescribing, SHM members, the SHM Patient-Family Advisory Council, other professional societies, and peer-reviewers. The iterative development process resulted in a final Consensus Statement consisting of 16 recommendations covering 1) whether to use opioids in the hospital, 2) how to improve the safety of opioid use during hospitalization, and 3) how to improve the safety of opioid prescribing at hospital discharge. As most guideline recommendations from which the Consensus Statement was derived were based on expert opinion alone, the working group identified key issues for future research to support evidence-based practice.
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- Shoshana J Herzig
- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- The Comprehensive Access and Delivery Research and Evaluation Center at the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, Colorado, USA
- Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Benefits and harms associated with analgesic medications used in the management of acute dental pain. J Am Dent Assoc 2018; 149:256-265.e3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2018.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Scully RE, Schoenfeld AJ, Jiang W, Lipsitz S, Chaudhary MA, Learn PA, Koehlmoos T, Haider AH, Nguyen LL. Defining Optimal Length of Opioid Pain Medication Prescription After Common Surgical Procedures. JAMA Surg 2018; 153:37-43. [PMID: 28973092 PMCID: PMC5833616 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.3132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 158] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2017] [Accepted: 05/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Importance The overprescription of pain medications has been implicated as a driver of the burgeoning opioid epidemic; however, few guidelines exist regarding the appropriateness of opioid pain medication prescriptions after surgery. Objectives To describe patterns of opioid pain medication prescriptions after common surgical procedures and determine the appropriateness of the prescription as indicated by the rate of refills. Design, Setting, and Participants The Department of Defense Military Health System Data Repository was used to identify opioid-naive individuals 18 to 64 years of age who had undergone 1 of 8 common surgical procedures between January 1, 2005, and September 30, 2014. The adjusted risk of refilling an opioid prescription based on the number of days of initial prescription was modeled using a generalized additive model with spline smoothing. Exposures Length of initial prescription for opioid pain medication. Main Outcomes and Measures Need for an additional subsequent prescription for opioid pain medication, or a refill. Results Of the 215 140 individuals (107 588 women and 107 552 men; mean [SD] age, 40.1 [12.8] years) who underwent a procedure within the study time frame and received and filled at least 1 prescription for opioid pain medication within 14 days of their index procedure, 41 107 (19.1%) received at least 1 refill prescription. The median prescription lengths were 4 days (interquartile range [IQR], 3-5 days) for appendectomy and cholecystectomy, 5 days (IQR, 3-6 days) for inguinal hernia repair, 4 days (IQR, 3-5 days) for hysterectomy, 5 days (IQR, 3-6 days) for mastectomy, 5 days (IQR, 4-8 days) for anterior cruciate ligament repair and rotator cuff repair, and 7 days (IQR, 5-10 days) for discectomy. The early nadir in the probability of refill was at an initial prescription of 9 days for general surgery procedures (probability of refill, 10.7%), 13 days for women's health procedures (probability of refill, 16.8%), and 15 days for musculoskeletal procedures (probability of refill, 32.5%). Conclusions and Relevance Ideally, opioid prescriptions after surgery should balance adequate pain management against the duration of treatment. In practice, the optimal length of opioid prescriptions lies between the observed median prescription length and the early nadir, or 4 to 9 days for general surgery procedures, 4 to 13 days for women's health procedures, and 6 to 15 days for musculoskeletal procedures.
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- Rebecca E. Scully
- Center for Surgery and Public Health, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Center for Surgery and Public Health, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Center for Surgery and Public Health, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Center for Surgery and Public Health, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Center for Surgery and Public Health, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Center for Surgery and Public Health, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Deputy Editor, JAMA Surgery
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- Center for Surgery and Public Health, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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America is in the midst of an opioid epidemic characterized by aggressive prescribing practices, highly prevalent opioid misuse, and rising rates of prescription and illicit opioid overdose-related deaths. Medical and lay public sentiment have become more cautious with respect to prescription opioid use in the past few years, but a comprehensive strategy to reduce our reliance on prescription opioids is lacking. Addressing this epidemic through reductions in unnecessary access to these drugs while implementing measures to reduce demand will be important components of any comprehensive solution. Key supply-side measures include avoiding overprescribing, reducing diversion, and discouraging misuse through changes in drug formulations. Important demand-side measures center around educating patients and clinicians regarding the pitfalls of opioid overuse and methods to avoid unnecessary exposure to these drugs. Anesthesiologists, by virtue of their expertise in the use of these drugs and their position in guiding opioid use around the time of surgery, have important roles to play in reducing patient exposure to opioids and providing education about appropriate use. Aside from the many immediate steps that can be taken, clinical and basic research directed at understanding the interaction between pain and opioid misuse is critical to identifying the optimal use of these powerful pain relievers in clinical practice.
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- David J Clark
- From the *Department of Anesthesiology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California; and †UCSF Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, Division of Pain Medicine, San Francisco, California
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