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  • Anesthesiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Pain Management

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  • Opioid overprescription in the US, particularly postoperatively, fuels the opioid epidemic.
  • Persistent postoperative opioid use is linked to mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Lack of standardized guidelines leads to variable prescribing practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review psychiatric comorbidities linked to persistent postoperative opioid use.
  • To identify evidence-based, patient-centered interventions for perioperative settings.
  • To reduce postoperative opioid requirements and mitigate risks.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of psychiatric comorbidities and persistent opioid use.
  • Analysis of perioperative interventions.
  • Synthesis of evidence-based recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Mental health and substance use disorders increase susceptibility to persistent postoperative opioid use.
  • Preoperative management of these disorders can decrease postoperative opioid consumption.
  • Further research is needed for surgery-specific opioid therapy protocols.

Conclusions:

  • Managing psychiatric comorbidities preoperatively is crucial for reducing opioid needs.
  • Standardized protocols are essential to guide prescribing habits and combat the opioid crisis.
  • Patient-centered care can optimize pain management while minimizing opioid-related risks.