Table 4.
Reasons for discharge (according to the exclusion categories used in the audit).
| Reasons for discharge | na (%) |
|---|---|
| Not ready to engage with pain management approach | 31 (35) |
| Of these | |
| Seeking pain reduction | 18 (20.5) |
| Further pain intervention planned | 13 (14.8) |
| Complex psychological or other needs needing to be prioritised | 26 (29.5) |
| Pain not significantly impacting on functioning | 14 (15.9) |
| Does not meet minimum physical criteria | 13 (14.8) |
| Addiction/substance misuse | 1 (1.1) |
| Language | 1 (1.1) |
| Otherb | 29 (33) |
| Of these | |
| Patient declined (in six cases due to family or work commitments) | 17 (19.3) |
| Further consultation with pain consultant needed | 5 (5.7) |
| Miscellaneous | 4 (4.5%) |
| Treatment for other health conditions to be prioritised | 3 (3.4%) |
a
More than one option applied in several of the 88 cases so percentages total more than 100%.
b
Due to the high frequency in this category, it was broken down further.