Nudging strategies to influence prescribers' behavior toward reducing opioid prescriptions: a systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This systematic scoping review aimed to map the literature on the use of various nudging strategies to influence prescriber behavior toward reducing opioid prescriptions across diverse healthcare settings.

Methods

A systematic database search was conducted using seven electronic databases. Only articles published in English were included. A total of 2234 articles were identified, 35 of which met the inclusion criteria. Two independent dimensions were used to describe nudging strategies according to user action and the timing of their implementation.

Results

Six nudging strategies were identified. The most common strategy was default choices, followed by increasing salience of information or incentives and providing feedback. Moreover, 32 studies used the ele

SUBMITTER: Diwan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11402103 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature