Promoting Disposal of Left-Over Opioids After Surgery in Rural Communities: A Qualitative Description Study.

Lyen C HuangJordan E JohnsonJosh BleicherAllison N BlumlingMark SavariseDavid W WetterJessica N CohanAlex A S HarrisKimberly A Kaphingst

Published in: Health education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education (2021)

We identified PAPM stage-specific barriers to disposal of left-over opioids. Future interventions should account for where patients are along the spectrum of deciding to dispose or not dispose as well as promoting harm-reduction strategies for those who choose not to dispose.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic pain
ejection fraction
pain management
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
south africa
prognostic factors
municipal solid waste
current status
patient reported outcomes
patient reported
heavy metals