Factors Associated With Safe Prescription Opioid Disposal After Surgery in Adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Unused prescription opioids contribute to diversion, unintended exposure, and poisonings in adolescents. Factors associated with safe prescription opioid disposal for adolescents undergoing surgery are unknown.

Methods

Parents of adolescents (13-20 y) undergoing surgery associated with an opioid prescription were enrolled preoperatively. Parents completed a baseline survey measuring sociodemographics and family history of substance abuse and two postoperative surveys capturing opioid use and disposal at 30 and 90 d. Safe disposal was defined as returning opioids to a healthcare facility, pharmacy, take-back event, or a police station. Factors associated with safe opioid disposal were assessed using bivariate analysis.

Results

Of 119 parent-adolescent dyad

SUBMITTER: Odegard MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10771859 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature