Adolescent Outcomes of Post-operative Opioid EXposure
The goal of this observational study is to examine the factors associated with the transition from medical exposure to opioids with signposts of future opioid use disorder among adolescent surgical patients. The main question aims to identify factors (moderators, mediators, and covariates) associated with risk factors for opioid use disorder (ROUD) in the 12 months following major surgery with opioid exposure among adolescents aged 12-17. Participants will be asked to complete electronic surveys pre- and post-operatively and approve the collection of peri-operative data from the Electronic Medical Record to assess correlations.
• Adolescents between the ages of 12 to 17 years old, inclusive, who are scheduled to undergo a scheduled surgical procedure with a greater than 90% likelihood of requiring opioid analgesia for at least 48 hours post-operatively (as an inpatient) or discharged home with at least a 48-hour supply of prescription opioids.
• • Opioid prescribing practices vary by institution; therefore, eligible surgical procedures will be determined on a site-by-site basis.
• Adolescents willing and able to provide informed assent and have a parent/caregiver willing to provide informed consent.
• Parent or legal guardian of an eligible adolescent.
• Parent or legal guardian willing and able to provide written informed consent.