Table 7.
Predictors for positive analgesic outcomes.
| Variables predicting a pain reduction (p < 0.05) | |
|---|---|
| 50% BPI worst pain | Use of methadone at FU2
Use of short acting opioids at FU2 |
| 30% BPI worst pain | Male gender |
| 50% ESAS pain | Male gender |
| 30% ESAS pain | Male gender Using any opioid during the initial visit Prescription of sedatives at FU1 |