Presentations

Abstract

Introduction:

The opioid epidemic in the United States poses a major public health concern, with concurrent substance use complicating treatment and management efforts. The lack of sufficient literature on the prevalence of concurrent substance use during hospitalization for acute pain and opiate detoxification necessitates a comprehensive study.

Methods:

This study conducted a retrospective cohort analysis to evaluate opioid use disorder patients who had inappropriate use of controlled substances during inpatient treatment. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of positive drug screens on hospital admission among patients requiring acute hospitalization and coded for opiate use; and among this same patient group, the prevalence of positive drug screens for any non-facility prescribed substance during their hospital stay.

Results:

However, an update to this abstract with the results of the study will include the prevalence rates found, any significant associations between opiate use and positive drug screens, and any notable differences between surgical and psychiatric departments.

Conclusion:

Understanding the prevalence of concurrent substance use in patients receiving opioids during hospitalization is crucial to ensuring safe and effective patient care. The results of this study would offer valuable insights into concurrent substance use patterns, helping healthcare providers to mitigate potential risks and tailor treatment approaches.