Opioid analgesic stewardship: 6b - Proportion of admitted patients who received opioid analgesics who also received laxatives to prevent opioid-induced constipation
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Metadata item type: | Indicator |
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Indicator type: | Indicator |
Short name: | 6b - Proportion of admitted patients who received opioid analgesics who also received laxatives to prevent opioid-induced constipation |
METEOR identifier: | 755566 |
Registration status: | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, Standard 27/04/2022 |
Description: | The proportion of admitted patients who received opioid analgesics who also received laxatives to prevent opioid-induced constipation. |
Rationale: | Opioid analgesics are known to reduce fluid in the intestine which can lead to hardening of stool and constipation. Constipation can cause discomfort for patients and health complications. The administration of a laxative to prevent opioid-related constipation is recommended. |
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