Evaluation of a post-discharge pharmacist opioid review following total knee arthroplasty: a pre- and post-intervention cohort study.

Tim TranJames FordAndrew HardidgeShari AntoineBeth VeeversSimone E Taylor Rohan A Elliott

Published in: International journal of clinical pharmacy (2022)

Pharmacist-delivered post-discharge analgesia review reduced the percentage of patients taking opioids 3-weeks post-discharge following a total knee arthroplasty. This intervention has the potential to provide a smoother transition of care for patients supplied with opioids at the time of hospital discharge.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
pain management
end stage renal disease
chronic pain
randomized controlled trial
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
healthcare
total hip
risk assessment
health insurance