Table 3.
Average Quantity of Pills Used, Associations on Univariate Analysis
| N | Mean (SD) | t-test / ANOVA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | p=0.32 | ||
| Open | 32 | 7.1 (7.8) | |
| MIS | 53 | 9.7 (13.8) | |
| Procedure | p=0.53 | ||
| Foregut operations | 4 | 17.4 (28.4) | |
| Partial/Total Colectomy | 16 | 10.8 (18.8) | |
| Cholecystectomy | 28 | 6.9 (7.1) | |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair | 20 | 9.1 (8.5) | |
| Ventral/Incisional Hernia Repair | 6 | 9.8 (10.9) | |
| Umbilical Hernia Repair | 11 | 6.0 (6.4) | |
| Pre-operative education | p=0.02 | ||
| No | 26 | 12.8 (15.3) | |
| Yes | 63 | 6.6 (9.5) | |
| Post-operative education | p=0.66 | ||
| No | 14 | 9.7 (12.9) | |
| Yes | 76 | 8.2 (11.6) | |
| Both pre- and post-operative education | p<0.05 | ||
| No | 33 | 11.6 (14.2) | |
| Yes | 56 | 6.6 (9.8) | |
| Prepared to manage pain | p<0.01 | ||
| No | 16 | 15.5 (15.6) | |
| Yes | 73 | 7.0 (10.2) | |
| Duration of Stay | p<0.01 | ||
| ≤ 2 days | 67 | 6.5 (7.0) | |
| > 2 days | 23 | 14.0 (19.0) |