The Effect of Opioid Stewardship Interventions on Key Outcomes: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We sought to identify potential patient safety practices to reduce high-risk opioid prescribing.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of the literature to identify opioid stewardship (OS) strategies implemented in primary care and other settings. Included studies evaluated an OS strategy or a multicomponent OS initiative to address potential harms of opioids and used experimental or quasi-experimental designs.

Results

We identified 14 studies and 1 systematic review that met inclusion criteria. Most studies examined multicomponent OS interventions, which often consisted of guideline-recommended clinical interventions or care processes (e.g., use urine drug screening, check Prescription Drug Monitoring Program), as well as implementation strategies (e.g.

SUBMITTER: Shoemaker-Hunt SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7447172 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature