American journal of otolaryngology
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To understand the knowledge, competency and influencing factors regarding postoperative opioid prescribing practices among Otolaryngology Residents. To understand the educational background and resources regarding pain management and opioid prescribing among Otolaryngology Residency Programs. ⋯ A large inconsistency in Otolaryngology resident postoperative pain management exists, despite their responsibility to provide analgesic therapy. The lack of formal OPE programs in US Otolaryngology residency programs may lead to outside factors unrelated to surgery influencing these prescribing practices. This brings light to the need of Otolaryngology Resident OPE to assist in standardizing prescribing practices, provide meaningful patient education on opioid use and disposal and educate residents on the risk assessment tools offered to provide the most appropriate and safe analgesic therapy to patients.