Table 2.
Patient's Profile Related to Pain and Depression (n=196)
| N (%) | |
|---|---|
| Median ESAS pain score (0–10) | 4 (3–7)a |
| None (0) | 16 (8) |
| Mild (1–3) | 54 (28) |
| Moderate (4–6) | 71 (36) |
| Severe (≥7) | 55 (28) |
| Median morphine equivalent dose, mg/day | 160 (68–330)a |
| Type of medication | |
| Weak opioid | 4 (2) |
| Strong opioid | 192 (98) |
| Satisfaction with pain management | N (%) |
| Completely satisfied | 28 (14) |
| Very satisfied | 35 (18) |
| Satisfied | 61 (31) |
| Somewhat satisfied | 57 (29) |
| Not satisfied | 15 (8) |
| Median ESAS depression score (0–10) | 1 (0–3)a |
| None (0–1) | 106 (54) |
| Mild (2–3) | 46 (23) |
| Moderate to severe (4–10) | 44 (22) |
| Opioid deviation | 17 (9%) |
a
Median (IQR).
ESAS, Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale.