Non-Drug Pain Management Reduces Postoperative Opioid Exposure in New Trial

The NIH Collaboratory's NOHARM trial, published in JAMA Network Open, found that a strategy promoting non-drug pain management significantly reduced opioid exposure after surgery. This intervention, integrated into electronic health records, achieved the reduction without negatively affecting patient-reported pain or physical function. The findings suggest a promising approach to address opioid overuse post-surgery.