Publications by authors named "Allison Geist"
Purpose: While there is limited patient-centred evidence (i.e., evidence that is important for patients and end-users) to inform the use of pharmacologic opioid minimization strategies (i.
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- Dexmedetomidine is being increasingly used in surgeries involving general anesthesia, but its impact on patient outcomes needs further evaluation.
- A systematic review of 44 randomized controlled trials with nearly 5904 participants indicated that intraoperative dexmedetomidine significantly improved recovery quality after surgery.
- The study found a 99% likelihood of any benefit from its use and an 88% chance of achieving a meaningful improvement in recovery, along with a reduction in chronic pain incidence.
Background: Postoperative patient-centred outcome measures are essential to capture the patient's experience after surgery. Although a large number of pharmacologic opioid minimisation strategies (i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Dexmedetomidine is a promising pharmaceutical strategy to minimise opioid use during surgery. Despite its growing use, it is uncertain whether dexmedetomidine can improve patient-centred outcomes such as quality of recovery and pain.
Methods And Analysis: We will conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis following the recommendations of the .
Article Synopsis
- The text discusses a scoping review aimed at examining the effectiveness of strategies to minimize opioid use during surgery, in light of the ongoing opioid epidemic.
- The review will focus on randomized controlled trials that evaluate how these opioid minimization strategies impact patient-centered outcomes, using a multidisciplinary approach that involves patient partners and knowledge users.
- The study aims to compile a comprehensive overview of clinical trials, compare their outcomes with established recommendations, and identify effective strategies for reducing opioid use in surgical settings.