Table 3.

Correlation between responses to survey questions and provider confidence

Survey response	Spearman’s coefficient	P-value
Treating pain patients is a problem in my practice	−0.349	0.005
I am willing to prescribe opioids with support from a pain clinic	−0.067	0.594
I fear my patients will become addicted to opioids	−0.231	0.064
I am dissatisfied with communication with pain specialists	−0.067	0.594
I follow a recommended opioid therapy protocol	0.398	0.001
I would likely prescribe opioids when other treatments are ineffective	0.146	0.245
I can identify patients at risk for misuse of pain medication	0.339	0.006
I am satisfied with transition notes from pain clinics	0.206	0.097
The consistent approach of my practice has helped me feel comfortable in prescribing opioids	0.445	<0.0001