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Opioid Stewardship in Urology: Quality Improvement Summit 2018
Gregory Auffenberg1, Angela B Smith1, Timothy D Averch1
1American Urological Association Education and Research Inc., Linthicum, Maryland.
Urology Practice
|June 10, 2023
Summary
The 2018 American Urological Association (AUA) Summit focused on opioid stewardship in urology. Strategies were discussed to reduce opioid prescribing and improve patient care amidst the opioid epidemic.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Public Health
- Pain Management
Background:
- The opioid epidemic poses significant public health challenges.
- Postoperative opioid prescribing contributes to the epidemic, with notable rates of new persistent use and unused prescriptions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the 2018 American Urological Association (AUA) Quality Improvement Summit on Opioid Stewardship in Urology.
- To highlight effective strategies for reducing opioid prescribing in urological practice.
Main Methods:
- A 1-day meeting at AUA headquarters.
- Presentations and panel discussions on opioid stewardship programs.
- Focus on research into postoperative pain management.
Main Results:
- Raised awareness of the opioid epidemic's impact and the role of postoperative prescribing.
- Identified opportunities for improvement: prudent prescribing, opioid reclamation, nonopioid alternatives, and education.
Conclusions:
- The Summit facilitated a multidisciplinary discussion on combating the opioid epidemic in urology.
- Physician-led stewardship and research are crucial for enhancing care quality and patient safety.
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