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Michigan OPEN
Michigan OPEN

Open for Healthcare Professionals

We offer evidence-based best practices and the latest research in an effort to support healthcare professionals and change the trajectory of the opioid epidemic. On this site, you’ll find up-to-date resources for:
Opioid prescribing guidelines
Non-opioid pain management
Patient counseling and education
Pain-control optimization
Education materials to share with patients
Continuing education

Our Evidence

Our team conducts research on numerous aspects of opioid prescribing and pain management. Take a look at our published research.

Our Evidence

POPULAR
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Adult Prescribing Recommendations

Use OPEN’s evidence-based prescribing recommendations for tailored pain management after surgery in adult patients.

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Pediatric Prescribing Recommendations

Use OPEN’s Pediatric evidence-based acute care opioid prescribing recommendations after surgery.

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Surgical Prescribing: Summary of Best Practices

Stay up to date with OPEN’s summary of best practices for prescribing after surgery.

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Adult Surgery Pain Management Guide for Patients

Learn how to prepare for surgery and to help manage pain after surgery.

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Adult Surgery Pain Management Guide for Healthcare Providers

As a healthcare provider, learn evidence-based approaches to help manage your patient’s pain after surgery.

Dental Prescribing: Summary of Best Practices

Stay up to date with OPEN’s summary of best practices for prescribing after dental surgery.

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4 Evidence-based Reasons To Improve Opioid Prescribing Practices After Surgery

Explore 4 evidence-based reasons to improve opioid prescribing practices after surgery.

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4 Evidence-based Reasons To Improve Opioid Prescribing Practices After Dental Surgery

Explore 4 evidence-based reasons to improve opioid prescribing practices after dental surgery.

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Pain and Opioid Data Collection Recommendations

Explore OPEN’s process to create and evaluate opioid prescribing recommendations.

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Levels of Scientific Evidence Guide

Explore the five Levels of evidence to use while making educated determinations about prescribing and care.