Limited use of opioid prescribing guidelines in Dutch emergency departments: results of a nationwide survey

Limited use of opioid prescribing guidelines in Dutch emergency departments: results of a nationwide survey

Abstract Background In recent years, the Netherlands has experienced a notable increase in opioid prescriptions and associated fatalities. Emergency department (ED) patients exhibit relatively high rates of opioid use (15%) and misuse (23% of patients who present to the ED and use prescription opioi...

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Main Authors: Nicole Kraaijvanger, Cees Kramers, Albert Dahan, Arnt F. A. Schellekens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Emergency department
Opioids
Prescribing guidelines
Problematic opioid use
Opioid use disorder
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00799-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00799-8

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