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Postpartum Opioid Prescribing Patterns and Patient Utilization
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Survey for Postpartum and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 494 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study seeks to investigate the prescribing patterns and patient utilization of opioid pain medication in the postpartum setting. Postpartum women will be surveyed prior to hospital discharge and again at 2-4 weeks postpartum in order to assess the number of opioid tablets they used (in relation to the number prescribed), pain satisfaction, and storage/disposal of any remaining opioid tablets.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A survey will be administered at two time points (time of hospital discharge and 2-4 weeks postpartum) to determine: * Satisfaction with pain control 2-4 weeks postpartum * Patient-reported use of opioid medication postpartum (receipt of prescription, filling of prescription, if refill was obtained, and number of opioid pills remaining at the time of follow-up) * Patient characteristics associated with high opioid use * Methods of storage and disposal of unused opioids