Table 8:
Subcategorical error analysis on different age groups.
| Confirmed Aberrant Behaviors | Age | |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Subcategories | < 45 | ≥ 45 |
| Self-escalating dose | 1 | 5 |
| Using opioids outside of the prescriber’s purpose | 1 | 3 |
| Substance abuse OTHER than prescription opioids | 0 | 2 |
| Evidence of a patient selling or giving opioids to others | 0 | 1 |
| Suggested Aberrant Behaviors | Age | |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Subcategories | < 45 | ≥ 45 |
| Clinician’s concern on opioids | 2 | 1 |
| Obtaining opioids from non-medical sources | 0 | 2 |
| Patient’s request for a higher or specific opioid | 3 | 3 |
| Obtaining opioids from multiple-medical sources | 1 | 2 |
| Patient’s strong emotion/opinion on opiods | 0 | 1 |
| Others | 1 | 1 |