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Change of analgesics by average pain score
| Pain average score | Decreased ladder, N (%) | Unchanged, N (%) | Increased ladder, N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≤3 (N = 518) | 82 (15.83) | 389 (75.10) | 47 (9.07) |
| 4–7 (N = 459) | 56 (12.20) | 342 (74.51) | 61 (13.29) |
| >7 (N = 74) | 10 (13.51) | 52 (70.27) | 12 (16.22) |
| Total (N = 1051) | 148 (14.08) | 783 (74.50) | 120 (11.42) |
