Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the relative frequency of and risk factors for
prolonged opioid prescription (Rx_3–6:≥ 1 opioid prescription of any length between 3 and …

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate differences in risk of long-term opioid
therapy after surgery among an opioid-naive population using varying cutoffs based on days …

Background: Prolonged use of opioids initiated for surgical or trauma-related pain
management has become a global problem. While several factors have been reported to …

Importance Prolonged opioid use after surgery may be associated with opioid dependency
and increased health care use. However, published studies have reported varying estimates …

Background Knowledge of incidence and risk factors for long-term opioid prescribing is
critical for surgical patients. In this retrospective cohort study, we linked information available …

Importance Prescription opioid analgesics play an important role in the treatment of
postoperative pain; however, unused opioids may be diverted for nonmedical use and …

Objective: To compare outcomes after surgery between patients who were not prescribed
opioids and patients who were prescribed opioids. Summary of Background Data …

Objective: Evaluate the association of evidence-based opioid prescribing guidelines with
new persistent opioid use after surgery. Summary Background Data: Patients exposed to …

The purpose of this research study was to identify factors associated with prolonged
postoperative opioid use in opioid-naive patients in 2 domains: specific patient …

Importance Despite increased focus on reducing opioid prescribing for long-term pain, little
is known regarding the incidence and risk factors for persistent opioid use after surgery …