Table 3. Self-reported Markers of Functional Status Among Patients With Polyneuropathy Receiving Opioids.
| Surrogate Marker of Functional Status | Patients With Data, No./Total No. (%) | OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 d of Therapy | ≥90 d of Therapy | |||
| Preparing meals | 167/1113 (15.0) | 90/414 (21.7) | 1.6 (1.2-2.1) | 1.2 (0.9-1.7) |
| Feeding yourself | 23/1113 (2.1) | 16/414 (3.9) | 1.9 (1.0-3.6) | 1.9 (0.9-3.9) |
| Dressing | 115/1113 (10.3) | 77/414 (18.6) | 2.0 (1.4-2.7) | 1.7 (1.2-2.4) |
| Using the toilet | 72/1113 (6.5) | 42/414 (10.1) | 1.6 (1.1-2.4) | 1.4 (0.9-2.2) |
| Housekeeping | 220/1113 (19.8) | 144/414 (34.8) | 2.2 (1.7-2.8) | 1.6 (1.2-2.2) |
| Bathing | 135/1113 (12.1) | 90/414 (21.7) | 2.0 (1.5-2.7) | 1.6 (1.1-2.2) |
| Walking | 258/1113 (23.2) | 151/414 (36.5) | 1.9 (1.5-2.4) | 1.5 (1.1-1.9) |
| Using transportation | 142/1113 (12.8) | 75/414 (18.1) | 1.5 (1.1-2.0) | 1.2 (0.9-1.7) |
| Getting in and out of bed | 88/1113 (7.9) | 56/414 (13.5) | 1.8 (1.3-2.6) | 1.4 (1.0-2.1) |
| Limb weakness | 207/1113 (18.6) | 110/414 (26.6) | 1.6 (1.2-2.1) | 1.3 (0.9-1.7) |
| Limb numbness/shooting pain | 258/1113 (23.2) | 127/414 (30.7) | 1.5 (1.1-1.9) | 1.3 (1.0-1.7) |
| Fall tendency | 129/1113 (11.6) | 69/414 (16.7) | 1.5 (1.1-2.1) | 1.2 (0.9-1.2) |
| Any pain (yes or no) | 381/901 (42.3) | 241/337 (71.5) | 3.4 (2.6-4.5) | 2.5 (1.9-3.4) |
| Stair intolerance | 618/980 (63.1) | 291/355 (82.0) | 2.7 (2.0-3.6) | 1.7 (1.2-2.4) |
| Assistive device | 399/1010 (39.5) | 221/361 (61.2) | 2.4 (1.9-3.1) | 1.9 (1.4-2.6) |
| Unable to work | 71/1053 (6.7) | 44/374 (11.8) | 1.8 (1.2-2.7) | 1.3 (0.8-2.0) |
| Assisted living or nursing home | 80/1036 (7.7) | 41/362 (11.3) | 1.5 (1.0-2.3) | 1.3 (0.8-2.1) |
Abbreviation: OR, odds ratio.