Preoperative Education

The Effect of Preoperative Education on Postoperative Opioid Consumption

The investigators will evaluate the effect of preoperative education on postoperative opioid.

The investigators propose a randomized trial to be performed at the Cleveland Clinic. Patients will be assigned to: 1) an educational video focused on postoperative analgesia modalities, opioids, and realistic pain expectations (analgesic education); or, 2) an educational video focused on other aspects of the perioperative experience.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Modified informed consent
• Adults ≥18 years
• American Society of Anaesthesiologists physical status 1-4
• Scheduled for hip arthroplasty, laparoscopy assisted colorectal surgery
• Personal visit the PACE clinic
• Anticipated overnight postoperative hospitalization
• Reasonable English fluency

Exclusion Criteria:

• Opioid use for more than 30 consecutive days within three preoperative months, at a daily dose of 15 mg or more of morphine or equivalent
• Regional block or epidural analgesia