Table 4.
Results of adjusted negative binomial regression* demonstrating an increase in HCU with a one year increase in pain-to-SCS procedure time.
| Variable | Regression Estimate [95% CI] | Increase in Incidence with 1 Year Increase in Wait Time | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescriptions filled | 0.18 [0.02, 0.33] | 19% | 0.025 |
| Office visits | 0.12 [0.01, 0.24] | 13% | 0.037 |
| Hospitalizations | 0.18 [0.03, 0.33] | 20% | 0.018 |
| ER visits | −0.02 [−0.34, 0.29] | -- | 0.89 |
| Pain Injections | 0.13 [−0.13, 0.41] | -- | 0.38 |
*
Covariates include age, sex, prior back surgery, and CCI.