Discharge Medication Use Post-Operatively in GU Cancer Patients
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Summary
The main purpose of this research study is to determine the amount of opioids that are taken after discharge following a cystectomy, nephrectomy (partial or total), or prostatectomy surgeries via a 30-day post- discharge opioid use and disposal survey. We will also evaluate the impact of an opioid disposal education pamphlet on proper disposal of unused opioids.
Description
This prospective, non-therapeutic trial aims to evaluate the amount of prescribed opioid medications GU cancer patients are consuming post-discharge following surgical procedure of cystectomies, nephrectomies, and prostatectomies. Enrolled participants will complete a 30-day post-discharge survey evaluating the usage of prescribed opioids and opioid disposal habits, as well as a patient satisfaction survey. Furthermore, participants will be offered to complete an optional CAHPS® Surgical Care Survey to assess patients' experiences with surgical care during in hospital stay and outpatient offi…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Written informed consent and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information. 2. Age ≥ 18 years at the time of enrollment 3. Scheduled to undergo surgical cystectomy, partial or total nephrectomy or prostatectomy for a cancer diagnosis. 4. Ability to read and understand the English and/or Spanish language. 5. As determined by the enrolling investigator, ability of the participant to understand and comply with study procedures for the entire length of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * None
Interventions
- OtherOpioid Medication Disposal Education
Education on opioid medication disposal will be provided in the form of a pamphlet created by Atrium Health based on FDA resources and will be given to all participants at discharge (cystectomy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy) beginning in the second year, approximately 13 months from when the first participant is enrolled or until a minimum of 100 evaluable participants are enrolled in the pre-education cohort, whichever occurs last.
Location
- Levine Cancer InstituteCharlotte, North Carolina