Enhancing system-wide implementation of opioid prescribing guidelines in primary care: protocol for a stepped-wedge quality improvement project

• Main Authors: Aleksandra E. Zgierska (Author), Regina M. Vidaver (Author), Paul Smith (Author), Mary W. Ales (Author), Kate Nisbet (Author), Deanne Boss (Author), Wen-Jan Tuan (Author), David L. Hahn (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Systematic implementation of guidelines for opioid therapy management in chronic non-cancer pain can reduce opioid-related harms. However, implementation of guideline-recommended practices in routine care is subpar. The goal of this quality improvement (QI) project is to assess w...