Opioid consumption before discharge predicts outpatient opioid use in adolescents undergoing surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The majority of adolescents undergoing surgery report unused prescription opioids after surgery, increasing the risk of diversion, misuse, and addiction. Adult studies have demonstrated that opioid use 24 hours before discharge corresponds with opioid use at home. We hypothesized that inpatient opioid consumption is associated with outpatient opioid use in adolescents.

Methods

Adolescents aged 13-20 years undergoing elective surgery associated with an opioid prescription were prospectively recruited. Parent-adolescent dyads were surveyed preoperatively to assess sociodemographics, health literacy, and baseline substance use, and opioid use was measured at 30- and 90-days postoperatively. Medical records were reviewed to calculate cumulative opioid use during hospi

SUBMITTER: Chen SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11246811 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature