| Guideline (N = prescriptions with available recommendations) . | Within recommendations (≤ opioid quantity or duration recommended by guideline) . |
|---|---|
| Washington State Agency Medical Director’s Group (AMDG) (N = 100) | 94/100 (94%) |
| Johns Hopkins (N = 23) | 18/23 (78.3%) |
| Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network (OPEN) (N = 20) | 17/20 (85%) |
| Guideline (N = prescriptions with available recommendations) . | Within recommendations (≤ opioid quantity or duration recommended by guideline) . |
|---|---|
| Washington State Agency Medical Director’s Group (AMDG) (N = 100) | 94/100 (94%) |
| Johns Hopkins (N = 23) | 18/23 (78.3%) |
| Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network (OPEN) (N = 20) | 17/20 (85%) |
In order to determine adherence to nationally recognized guidelines, prescription quantities and durations were evaluated against three postoperative opioid prescribing guidelines. As there is no specific guideline nationally recognized as standard, prescriptions were determined to be of appropriate quantity or duration if they aligned with any of the above guidelines.
| Guideline (N = prescriptions with available recommendations) . | Within recommendations (≤ opioid quantity or duration recommended by guideline) . |
|---|---|
| Washington State Agency Medical Director’s Group (AMDG) (N = 100) | 94/100 (94%) |
| Johns Hopkins (N = 23) | 18/23 (78.3%) |
| Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network (OPEN) (N = 20) | 17/20 (85%) |
| Guideline (N = prescriptions with available recommendations) . | Within recommendations (≤ opioid quantity or duration recommended by guideline) . |
|---|---|
| Washington State Agency Medical Director’s Group (AMDG) (N = 100) | 94/100 (94%) |
| Johns Hopkins (N = 23) | 18/23 (78.3%) |
| Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network (OPEN) (N = 20) | 17/20 (85%) |
In order to determine adherence to nationally recognized guidelines, prescription quantities and durations were evaluated against three postoperative opioid prescribing guidelines. As there is no specific guideline nationally recognized as standard, prescriptions were determined to be of appropriate quantity or duration if they aligned with any of the above guidelines.
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