Publications by authors named "Matthew L Lee"
Background: Opioid overuse is a concern in adult and pediatric populations. Physician education may improve appropriate opioid prescribing and patient instruction for use. Prescribing and use of opioids for pain control after pediatric umbilical hernia (UH) repair before and after surgeon education was evaluated.
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- Opioid overuse in both adults and children is a major issue, prompting a study on prescribing practices for pediatric patients after umbilical hernia repair before and after surgeon education on opioids.
- The study revealed a significant decrease in opioid prescriptions from 98.7% to 61.6% after the educational intervention, along with an increase in non-opioid prescriptions.
- Post-education, although fewer opioids were prescribed and filled, pain control remained effective, indicating that better education can enhance prescribing practices while maintaining patient safety and pain management.