Publications by authors named "Djurdjica Djuric"
Article Synopsis
- This study examined postoperative pain management practices in women undergoing hysterectomy in Austria and Canada, focusing on opioid prescribing differences amid the opioid epidemic.
- It found that while total morphine equivalent doses (MED) were similar across both countries, Austria administered higher MED during surgery but significantly lower MED within the first 24 hours post-op compared to Canada.
- The findings suggest cultural attitudes towards pain management heavily influence prescribing practices, as evidenced by the stark contrast in discharge opioid prescriptions (98.5% in Canada vs. 0% in Austria), highlighting the need for further research in this area.
