Rate and predictors of postoperative opioid use and high opioid exposure after surgery in New Zealand: a retrospective study.

Jessica Xiao Yue Gao Amy Hai Yan Chan Jiayi Gong

Published in: ANZ journal of surgery (2024)

Our findings suggest a concerning rate of high opioid exposure among surgical patients after discharge. The predictors for postoperative opioid dispensing and high opioid exposure identified in our study provide insight into opioid prescribing patterns in NZ and inform future postoperative pain management.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
patients undergoing
primary care
emergency department
current status
adverse drug
electronic health record