Scholar Project Database
Standardization of Narcotic Prescriptions in General Surgical Procedures
Medical School/Institution: Wright State University BoonshoftSchool of Medicine
Project Location/Site: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Year: 2024
Key Outcomes:
Postoperative opioid prescriptions can be decreased by implementing a standardized pain protocol incorporating a multimodal regimen while adequately controlling pain.
Patients take fewer opioid pain pills when fewer are available to them.
Patients can alleviate pain using multimodal pain control methods.
Better provider compliance is still warranted.