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Gary M Reisfield1, Roger Bertholf, Robert L Barkin

  • 1Department of Community Health & Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, USA.

Journal of Opioid Management
|May 25, 2007
PubMed
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Physicians using urine drug tests (UDTs) for chronic opioid therapy monitoring lack interpretive knowledge. Most physicians failed to answer even half of the questions correctly, indicating a need for better education.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Urine drug testing (UDT) is crucial for monitoring patient adherence to chronic opioid therapy.
  • Physician proficiency in interpreting UDT results is essential for effective patient management.
  • Current educational strategies may not adequately address the interpretive complexities of UDT.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the interpretive knowledge of physicians regarding urine drug tests (UDTs).
  • To evaluate the UDT interpretive skills of physicians managing patients on chronic opioid therapy.
  • To identify gaps in physician knowledge related to UDT interpretation.

Main Methods:

  • A seven-question assessment tool was administered to 114 physicians at opioid education conferences.

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  • Participants included physicians who utilize UDT (n=77) and those who do not (n=37).
  • Data were analyzed using frequencies and chi-squared tests to compare interpretive knowledge based on UDT use.

    • Main Results:

    • Only 80% of eligible physicians completed the assessment.
    • No physician utilizing UDT answered all questions correctly; only 30% answered over half correctly.
    • Physicians using UDT demonstrated no significant advantage in interpretive knowledge compared to non-users.

    Conclusions:

    • Physicians employing UDT for chronic opioid therapy monitoring exhibit insufficient interpretive proficiency.
    • There is a clear need for enhanced physician education on UDT interpretation.
    • Collaboration between physicians and certified laboratory professionals is vital for accurate UDT ordering and interpretation.