Patient understanding regarding opioid use in an orthopaedic trauma surgery population: a survey study.

Amy L XuAlexandra M DunhamZachary O EnumahCasey Jo Humbyrd

Published in: Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research (2021)

Level of understanding regarding opioid use is low among orthopaedic trauma surgery patients. Clinical and personal experiences with opioids, in addition to demographics, should be emphasized in the clinical history.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic pain
surgical site infection
peritoneal dialysis
mental health
case report
trauma patients
pain management
patient reported outcomes
atrial fibrillation