Opioid Prescribing for the Treatment of Acute Pain in Children on Hospital Discharge.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The epidemic of nonmedical use of prescription opioids has been fueled by the availability of legitimately prescribed unconsumed opioids. The aim of this study was to better understand the contribution of prescriptions written for pediatric patients to this problem by quantifying how much opioid is dispensed and consumed to manage pain after hospital discharge, and whether leftover opioid is appropriately disposed of. Our secondary aim was to explore the association of patient factors with opioid dispensing, consumption, and medication remaining on completion of therapy.

Methods

Using a scripted 10-minute interview, parents of 343 pediatric inpatients (98% postoperative) treated at a university children's hospital were questioned within 48 hours and 10 to 14 days

SUBMITTER: Monitto CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5728167 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature