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View article: Impact of COVID-19 on Opioid Prescribing, Consumption, Pain, and Outcomes after Surgery
Impact of COVID-19 on Opioid Prescribing, Consumption, Pain, and Outcomes after Surgery Open
Objective: The aim is to compare opioid prescription, consumption, and patient-reported and clinical outcomes after surgical discharge pre- versus post-COVID-19 pandemic. Background: Numerous studies have demonstrated negative health outco…
View article: Worth the Risk? Standardized Screening to Identify Substance Use Among Patients Before Surgery
Worth the Risk? Standardized Screening to Identify Substance Use Among Patients Before Surgery Open
Objective: We sought to compare the identification of unhealthy substance use before surgery using Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medication, and other Substance use (TAPS), a standardized 4-item instrument, versus routine clinical documen…
View article: The Association of Preoperative Opioid Use with Postdischarge Outcomes
The Association of Preoperative Opioid Use with Postdischarge Outcomes Open
Objective: To examine the association of prescription opioid fills over the year before surgery with postoperative outcomes. Background: Nearly one-third of patients report opioid use in the year preceding surgery, yet an understanding of …
View article: The Association of Cannabis Use After Discharge From Surgery With Opioid Consumption and Patient-reported Outcomes
The Association of Cannabis Use After Discharge From Surgery With Opioid Consumption and Patient-reported Outcomes Open
Objective: To compare outcomes of patients using versus not using cannabis as a treatment for pain after discharge from surgery. Background: Cannabis is increasingly available and is often taken by patients to relieve pain. However, it is …
View article: PC25. Out-of-Pocket Costs and Probability of Gender Affirming Surgery
PC25. Out-of-Pocket Costs and Probability of Gender Affirming Surgery Open
PURPOSE: Insurance coverage has expanded for gender affirming surgery (GAS), yet the impact and quality of coverage remain unclear. We sought to explore the variation in out of pocket (OOP) costs associated with surgery and the probability…