Hilary Aroke
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Hilary Aroke is a health services researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of opioid prescribing, surgical outcomes, and women's health. Her key research areas include postoperative pain management, patterns of opioid utilization, and the identification of risk factors for chronic opioid use following common gynecologic procedures. Aroke's most cited study, "Chronic opioid use in women following hysterectomy: Patterns and predictors" (2020, 8 citations), provides critical insights into how initial opioid prescribing characteristics—such as dosage and duration—are associated with the transition to long-term use after hysterectomy. By analyzing claims data from a large commercial health plan, she identified modifiable predictors that can inform safer prescribing practices. This work has implications for reducing opioid-related harms in a vulnerable surgical population. Aroke's research is notable for its patient-centered focus and its contribution to evidence-based guidelines for postoperative pain management. Her findings help clinicians balance effective pain relief with the risk of chronic opioid dependence, making her a valuable voice in the ongoing effort to address the opioid epidemic through targeted, data-driven interventions.
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