Development and Feasibility of an Academic Detailing Intervention to Improve Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Use Among Physicians

Abstract

Preliminary results support the feasibility of AD delivery to veteran and community patient settings, the feasibility of facilitating Prescription Drug Monitoring Program registration during an AD visit, and that AD visits were generally found satisfying to participants and helpful in improving knowledge and confidence about safe opioid prescribing practices. The component of the intervention felt to be most helpful to the participants was the actual AD visit, and most participants rated their intentions high to use the information and tools from the visit. Intervention key messages, preliminary outcome measures, and successes and challenges in developing and delivering this intervention are discussed to advance best practices in developing educational interventions in this important area of public health.