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The Evaluation Of The Impact Of Controlled Substance Patient Education In The After Visit Summary On Patient Knowledge Of Controlled Substance Medication, Marie Honeycutt
The Evaluation Of The Impact Of Controlled Substance Patient Education In The After Visit Summary On Patient Knowledge Of Controlled Substance Medication, Marie Honeycutt
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The use of opioids is associated with risks for misuse, abuse, addiction and diversion, which are directly related to increased healthcare utilization, increased healthcare cost, and poor patient outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of controlled substance (CS) patient education that was implemented into the electronic medical record. The objectives were to 1.) assess whether patients received the CS after visit summary (AVS) and 2.) assess differences in pain management knowledge between those who received the AVS and those who did not. Methods This descriptive correlational designed study examined the differences in pain management knowledge …