Materials
Education is key for empowerment. We aim to provide patients and providers with resources to support informed decision making. OPEN offers a wide range of evidence-based materials that highlight the latest best practices for healthcare professionals, patients and their families from pain management to safe storage and disposal of medications.
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Initiatives:
Harm ReductionNaloxone
Safe Use Supplies
Pain Management
Dentistry Pain Management
OB Pain Management
Opioid Prescribing
Pediatrics Pain Management
Surgery Pain Management
Prevention
Safe Storage and Disposal
Stigma Reduction
Substance Use Disorder
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
SUD Surgical Care
Youth Engagement
OPEN Teen
Painless: The Opioid Musical
Specialties:
DentistryImpact Reports
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pediatrics
Surgery
Languages:
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Adult Prescribing Recommendations
Use OPEN’s evidence-based prescribing recommendations for tailored pain management after surgery in adult patients.
Surgical Prescribing: Summary of Best Practices
Stay up to date with OPEN’s summary of best practices for prescribing after surgery.
Adult Surgery Pain Management Guide for Patients
Learn how to prepare for surgery and to help manage pain after surgery.
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.
Managing Pain After Surgery (Adults)
Learn ways to manage pain after surgery such as: over-the-counter medications, non-medication strategies, and opioids, if prescribed.
Non-Medication Pain Management
Learn how to help manage or reduce your pain and anxiety through various techniques.
Acetaminophen and NSAIDs Reference Sheet – Surgery
Learn more about prescribing acetaminophen and NSAIDs for pain management after surgery.
Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain (CDC)
Intended to improve communication between providers and patients about the risks and benefits of opioid therapy for chronic pain, improve the safety and effectiveness of pain treatment, and reduce the risks associated with long-term opioid therapy, including opioid use disorder and overdose.