Publications by authors named "Michael J Howkins"
Healthcare (Basel)
March 2021
Article Synopsis
- Surgical procedures significantly contribute to pain and opioid use worldwide, prompting the creation of various guidelines for postoperative pain management and opioid prescribing.
- Despite these guidelines, there is a lack of comprehensive integration into standard practices, resulting in ongoing issues with persistent pain and opioid dependence.
- The review emphasizes the importance of interprofessional collaboration and provides a roadmap for institutions to improve perioperative analgesic strategies and reduce opioid exposure while focusing on patient-centered outcomes.
