ReviewSaudi journal of anaesthesia
Opioid stewardship program implementation in pediatric surgeries: A systematic review.
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Abstract
Background: Postoperative opioid use in pediatric surgeries presents significant challenges due to associated risks such as dependence, oversedation, and misuse. Opioid stewardship programs (OSPs) aim to mitigate these risks by promoting appropriate opioid prescribing and multimodal pain strategies. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of current OSPs and their impact on opioid prescribing practices in pediatric surgeries. Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and Web of Science for English language studies (2011-2024) that described opioid stewardship initiatives in pediatric surgery. Eighteen studies were included. We included randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and systematic reviews, excluding studies without a formal OSP, studies exclusively focusing on adults, and those without any specific outcomes. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed independently by multiple reviewers. Risk of bias was evaluated using Cochrane and ROBINS-I tools. Results: Eighteen studies were included with sample sizes ranging from 81 to more than 83,000 patients. The key interventions included opioid prescribing protocols, and guidelines, provider education about opioid use, and alternative pain management options to limit opioid dependence. All the studies reported reduction in opioid prescribing rates. There was reduction in discharge prescriptions from 68.4% to 10.7% after introducing consent ( Conclusion: Structured opioid stewardship interventions including protocols and guidelines, combined with targeted education and improved pain management techniques, effectively reduce opioid use while preserving adequate pain control. Future multicenter trials and studies will be required to further optimize opioid stewardship interventions and maximize patient outcomes.
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