Creating a personalized guideline for prescribing opioids after surgery
The Development and Evaluation of a Patient-Centered Opioid Discharge Prescribing Guideline within the Electronic Health Record of a Health System
This study is working on a new way to help doctors prescribe the right amount of pain medicine for people recovering from surgery, making sure it fits each person's needs to keep them safe and comfortable.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10885029 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a patient-centered guideline for prescribing opioids to individuals recovering from surgery. It focuses on tailoring pain management strategies based on each patient's unique pain experience and tolerance, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. By integrating this guideline into electronic health records, the project seeks to streamline the prescribing process and reduce the risks associated with both overprescribing and under-prescribing opioids. The goal is to enhance patient safety and improve pain management outcomes during recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing surgical procedures who may require opioid pain management during their recovery.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery or those who do not require opioids for pain management may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective pain management for surgical patients, reducing the risk of chronic opioid use.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated the need for patient-centered approaches in opioid prescribing, suggesting that this methodology could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Columbia, United States
- University of South Carolina at Columbia — Columbia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brooks, John M — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Brooks, John M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.