Limited use of opioid prescribing guidelines in Dutch emergency departments: results of a nationwide survey
This study reveals significant variability and gaps in opioid prescribing guidelines across Dutch EDs. Compared to US guidelines, Dutch practices are less cautious, highlighting the need for improvement. This study underscores the necessity for a Dutch guideline tailored for EDs to manage opioid prescriptions and problematic opioid use.
Authors
- Arnt Schellekens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7715-5209)
- Nicole Kraaijvanger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8571-1378)
- Albert Dahan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3161-3945)
- Cees Kramers
Institutions
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- Leiden University Medical Center (NL)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- Nijmegen Institute for Scientist Practitioners in Addiction (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00799-8
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.09