Experiences and perspectives of adults on using opioids for pain management in the postoperative period: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify and examine the available studies regarding adult perceptions and experiences of postoperative opioid pain management.

Introduction

The opioid crisis has been acknowledged as a significant clinical and social problem in many countries. Opioids are often initiated after surgery and may be continued on hospital discharge. There is no consensus on the optimal strategy for integrating patients' views in postoperative opioid prescribing. The aim of this review is to explore the literature on adults' experiences with postoperative opioid pain management.

Inclusion criteria

This review will consider all qualitative studies and mixed-method studies with qualitative approaches that explored adults' opinions or concerns on opioids and/or opioid reduction,

SUBMITTER: Aljohani DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783630 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature