Abstract
Query of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) is recommended before prescribing opioids by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to inform clinical practice and aid diversion prevention. Many states mandate prescriber PDMP use; however, little is known about PDMP perception of utility and use among Obstetricians-Gynecologists (OB/GYN), who are the primary provider for most women during pregnancy.
This study examined OB/GYN perceptions and utilization of their state PDMP.
Survey items were developed by expert consensus. A voluntary anonymous survey was emailed to a random sample of 5000 OB/GYNs (adjusted participants n = 1470, minus unread/refusals). Responses were stratified by state policy environment, where response frequency distributions were compared for OB/GYNs practicing in states with mandatory vs voluntary PDMP query.
Adjusted response rate was 27% (n = 397). Most OB/GYNs (78%) were registered with their PDMP. The majority agreed that “…mandating physician use of the PDMP was a good idea” (51.4% mandatory state vs 58.3% voluntary state). Respondents in mandatory states reported that the primary purpose of the PDMP was “to allow the physician to verify medications that the patient is being prescribed” less frequently than those in voluntary states (38.3% vs 52.8%). Several report speaking with patients about controlled substance prescriptions after viewing PDMP reports (27.8% in mandatory vs 26.3% in voluntary states). In qualitative responses, reported frustration with PDMPs was evident.
OB/GYNs are diverse in their perceptions regarding the utility and purpose of PDMPs. Tailored education is needed regarding clinical utility of PDMPs for OB/GYN practice.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-8-2021
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000024268
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The datasets generated during and/or analyzed during the current study are not publicly available, but are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
Repository Citation
Goodin, Amie; Bae, Jungjun; Delcher, Chris; Brown, Joshua; and Roussos-Ross, Dikea, "Obstetrician-Gynecologist Perceptions and Utilization of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs: A Survey Study" (2021). Pharmacy Practice and Science Faculty Publications. 55.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/pps_facpub/55
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Notes/Citation Information
Published in Medicine, v. 100, issue 1, e24268.
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