Xuerong Wen
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Xuerong Wen is a health services researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of opioid prescribing, surgical outcomes, and women's health. Her research examines the patterns and predictors of chronic opioid use following common gynecologic procedures, with a particular emphasis on identifying modifiable risk factors to guide safer prescribing practices. In her most-cited work, "Chronic opioid use in women following hysterectomy: Patterns and predictors" (2020, 8 citations), Wen investigates the association between initial opioid prescribing characteristics and the development of long-term use after hysterectomy. By analyzing data from a large commercial health plan, she provides critical insights into how early prescribing decisions can influence patient outcomes. Wen's contributions are especially valuable for clinicians and policymakers seeking to balance effective postoperative pain management with the prevention of opioid misuse. Her research highlights the need for tailored, evidence-based prescribing guidelines in surgical settings, making her a key voice in the ongoing effort to address the opioid crisis through targeted, patient-centered interventions.
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