Opioid Use and Disposal Patterns of Emergency Department Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To date, there is limited literature to guide emergency providers (EPs) on the proper dosing of prescription opioids. Our study aims to assess the self-reported opioid use, storage, and disposal practices of patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with acute pain.

Methods

This prospective cohort study employed a validated, cross-sectional survey of subjects identified using electronic medical records. The survey link was e-mailed to a continuous sample of eligible participants 3-4 weeks following ED discharge. Nonrespondents were surveyed through telephone after 1 week. We used descriptive and nonparametric statistics to report survey results.

Results

Of 500 eligible subjects, 97 completed the questionnaire. Only 28% of respondents reported t

SUBMITTER: Hoerster V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10824224 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature