Table 1

Opioid self-assessment package

MeasurementBaselineComparisonOutcome
Opioid knowledge testImmediately prior to online SAPImmediately after online SAP, repeat at 6 monthsKnowledge of safe and appropriate opioid prescribing
Online SAPCompletion of 3 hour online SAPRepeat at 6 monthsSatisfaction with online SAP
Practice Self-Assessment QuestionnaireWithin 2 weeks prior to online SAPWithin 2 weeks after the online SAP (at 6 months)Implementation of safety processes in opioid prescribing
Chart review
checklist
Charts for most recent five patients initiated on long-term opioids prior to completing the online SAPCharts for most recent five patients initiated on long-term opioids after the online SAP (at 6 months)Adherence to guidelines in opioid prescribing and monitoring
Qualitative interviewsInterview part 1 before online SAP, and part 2 within 2 weeks of completing the online SAP, Practice Self-Assessment Questionnaire and receiving the chart review feedbackInterview part 3 after completing the online SAP (at 6 months)Experiences with guideline, quality improvement processes and the project tools
  • .SAP, Self-Assessment Programme.