Table 2.
Opioid treatment characteristics during 1-year follow-up
| Opioid treatment characteristic, mean (SD) | Mono-LAO | Mono-SAO | Combination | Switch | P-valuea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time from pain diagnosis to opioid initiation, days | 265.0 (320.2) | 154.6 (243.1) | 163.0 (248.5) | 153.0 (239.8) | <0.001 |
| Average daily dose, mg MED | 96.4 (84.6) | 36.2 (27.7) | 89.8 (81.8) | 64.3 (55.4) | <0.001 |
| Total days supply | 285.4 (93.9) | 240.2 (96.1) | 285.1 (97.2) | 255.1 (101.0) | <0.001 |
Note:
a
Overall P-value indicates statistical difference across all cohorts.
Abbreviations: LAO, long-acting opioid; MED, morphine equivalent dose; SAO, short-acting opioid.