Pharmacist-led DE-eSCALation of opioids post-surgical dischargE (DESCALE) – A multi-centre, non-randomised, feasibility study protocol [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

Pharmacist-led DE-eSCALation of opioids post-surgical dischargE (DESCALE) – A multi-centre, non-randomised, feasibility study protocol [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

Background Opioids are frequently prescribed for short-term acute pain following surgery. Used appropriately, opioids deliver extremely favourable pain relief. Used longer than 90-days, however, can result in health complications, including unintentional overdose and addiction. Globally, >40 mill...

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Main Authors: Ellie Santer, Julie H Hedayioglu, Vanessa J Short, Sabina Hulbert, Emma L Veale, Melanie Rees-Roberts, Johanna Theron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2025-01-01
Series:NIHR Open Research
Subjects:
Opioids
deprescribing
surgery
dependence
clinical pharmacists
Medicines Use Review
eng
Online Access:https://openresearch.nihr.ac.uk/articles/4-48/v2
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