Urine Drug Test Interpretation: An Educational Program's Impact on Resident Knowledge and Comfort Level.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Following the release of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines in 2016, institutions are encouraged to have controlled substance agreements that require the use of drug screens for appropriate opioid prescribing. Correct evaluation of urine drug tests (UDTs) is essential for appropriate chronic prescribing of controlled substances. Anticipating the increase in use of these tests, our institution developed and implemented an educational program to improve knowledge of and comfort level with UDT interpretation.

Methods

The educational program was 30 minutes in duration and consisted of a PowerPoint presentation followed by informal discussion. All internal medicine and medicine/pediatrics residents were encouraged to attend. A survey assessing

SUBMITTER: Aultman W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6342351 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature