Prescription opioid use after major joint replacement surgery in the elderly in Ontario
Summary
Opioids are widely prescribed following surgery, and evidence suggests that (1) these drugs are prescribed in higher doses and duration than may be necessary; (2) there is suboptimal use of non-opioid analgesic drugs and techniques; and (3) the elderly are particularly susceptible to adverse effects of opioid medications (including cognitive deficits and falls). Data are requested on the rate of opioid use in the elderly following major joint replacement surgery, the ongoing use of opioids and rates of opioid-related hospitalizations, and opioid-related health care use and costs. The information will be used to further inform policy and mandatory educational strategies for physicians and surgeons.
Knowledge User
KFL&A Public Health Unit
Information
Project ID
2017-037/2018 0950 021 000
Contributing ICES Scientists
Type of Response
Status
AHRQ Project
2025
Evaluate urethral drug-coated balloon (optilume) for recurrent bulbar urethral strictures in adult men
Project ID: 2025-001/ 2026 0950 196 000
Project Year: 2025
Knowledge User: Ontario Health
ICES Scientist: Luke Mondor
Type of Response: Research report or technical brief
Status: Completed
AHRQ Project
2025
Seniors eligible for OSDCP 2025
Project ID: 2025-027/2026 0950 151 001
Project Year: 2025
Knowledge User: Halton Region-Public Health Surveillance & Evaluation
ICES Scientist: Luke Mondor
Type of Response: Research report or technical brief
Status: In progress