Publications by authors named "Miranda L Allen"
Article Synopsis
- The Naval Medical Center Portsmouth established the Long-Term Opioid Therapy Safety (LOTS) program to address the opioid crisis by enhancing safety and reducing risks associated with long-term opioid prescriptions.
- The study was a retrospective analysis of adult patients on opioids for over 90 days, focusing on provider compliance with safety metrics and guidelines from CDC, DVA, and DoD.
- Results showed improved adherence to safety guidelines, including a decrease in long-term opioid prescriptions and an increase in naloxone prescribing, demonstrating the effectiveness of provider education and accountability in managing opioid therapy.
