Adolescent and Parent Perceptions of the American College of Surgeons Safe and Effective Pain Control Brochure
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This study evaluates how adolescent surgical patients and their parents perceive an ACS educational brochure on safe opioid use after surgery. The research aims to understand patient engagement with opioid safety materials to improve guideline-consistent education delivery across diverse populations.
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- ACS brochure educates adolescent surgical patients and parents on opioid risks, safe use, storage, and disposal after surgery.
- Study gathered direct feedback from adolescent patients and parents to assess brochure effectiveness in diverse populations.
- Understanding patient perceptions enables providers to deliver guideline-consistent opioid education in pediatric surgery settings.
- Educational materials addressing prescription opioid safety are critical for adolescents at risk of misuse post-operatively.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Adolescent and Parent Perceptions of the American College of Surgeons Safe and Effective Pain Control Brochure. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-04-15. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/10352?via_space=staycurrentmd
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