Building knowledge in opioid prescribing in post-operative treatment.

Introduction: Opioids prescribed in hospital are a key risk factor for harm in the community. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of factors affecting post-operative opioid prescribing amongst clinicians using the capability, opportunity, motivation generate behaviour framework, more commonly known as COM-B.

Methods: Focus groups and semi-structured interviews were used to gain an in-depth understanding of factors affecting optimal practice when prescribing opioids for post-operative patients at discharge.

Compounded Topical Pain Creams to Treat Localized Chronic Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: The use of compounded topical pain creams has increased dramatically, yet their effectiveness has not been well evaluated.

Objective: To determine the efficacy of compounded creams for chronic pain.

Design: Randomized controlled trials of 3 interventions.