Evaluation of a mobile application to decrease opioid misuse in patients undergoing cesarean section: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Opioid misuse and addiction are at epidemic levels in the United States. Postoperative opioid prescription is inconsistent and often excessive, including for cesarean section patients. Technology, such as mobile applications and clinical decision support tools, can be used to dec...

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Published in:	BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Main Authors:	Annabelle Abdo, Mariel O’Connor, Jessica Kelley Morgan, Laura Hart, Alexa Leib, Steven K. Walther, Andy Tang, Gail Herrine
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-12-01
Subjects:	Obstetrics Opioid misuse Prescription Cesarean section Substance use Primary prevention
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06953-7

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