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The Effect of an Educational Pain Approach Before Elective Lower-extremity Surgery on 6-month Post-operative Use of Opioid Medication: A Randomized Clinical Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Video Education and Usual Care Group for Knee Injuries and Disorders and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 120 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of post-operative opioid use after two different educational interventions. The investigators will compare changes in pain, disability and sleep between groups 6 months after elective lower extremity surgery.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The content of the education focuses on providing a historical perspective for opioid prescription from the time when the risk of dependence was highly underestimated. The video discusses the current evidence for the effect of opioid medications in non-cancer non-acute pain. It also discusses some of the dangers of long-term opioid usage. The consent, enrollment, and video education will take about 20-30 minutes for patients in this group, and occur at the end of their preoperative visit. The patient will watch the video on a portable Tablet computer.
Patients that are randomized to usual care will only receive the regular instructions about opioid usage they typically receive from their surgeon.