Impact of multidisciplinary chart reviews on opioid dose reduction and monitoring practices.
Rivich J, McCauliff J, Schroeder A. Impact of multidisciplinary chart reviews on opioid dose reduction and monitoring practices. Addict Behav. 2018;86:40-43. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.04.018.
This study describes a quality improvement program that included chart review of patients taking high-dose opioids for noncancer pain and targeted feedback to clinicians with management recommendations. The program resulted in a decrease in overall opioid use as well as a reduction in coprescribing of benzodiazepines and opioids. Patient adherence to visits with their primary physician remained stable during the study period.