Table 2 –
Comparison of characteristics between opioid users and non-users.
| Opioid Users (N=91) | Opioid Non-Users (N=99) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years, mean (SD)) | 52 (14) | 59 (13) | 0.001 |
| Sex (%female) | 31% | 38% | 0.217 |
| Pain Score (0–3, median (IQR)) | 2 (1–2) | 1 (1–2) | 0.014 |
| Satisfaction Score (median (IQR)) | 10 (9–10) | 10 (8–10) | 0.687 |
| Quality of Life Score (1–5, median (IQR)) | 4 (4–5) | 4 (3–5) | 0.771 |
| Regret Score (1–5, median (IQR)) | 5 (5–5) | 5 (5–5) | 0.900 |
| Percent Recovered (1–100, median (IQR)) | 88 (70–97) | 80 (71–95) | 0.633 |
| Surgical Site Pain (1–10, median (IQR)) | 0 (0–2) | 0 (0–2) | 0.285 |
| Pain manageable (% agree) | 82% | 98% | 0.001 |
| Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen Use (%) | 91% | 85% | 0.179 |
| Prescription Size (pills, median (IQR)) | 6 (3) | 4 (4) | 0.003 |
| Leftover Pills (median, IQR) | 2 (0–5) | 3 (0–5) | 0.395 |
| Prescription Type | |||
| Oxycodone 5 mg | 71% | 63% | 0.378 |
| Tramadol 50 mg | 23% | 32% | |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 5/325 mg | 6% | 4% | |
| Procedure | |||
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | 17% | 16% | 0.323 |
| Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair | 8% | 5% | |
| Thyroidectomy/Parathyroidectomy | 10% | 22% | |
| Robotic Prostatectomy | 51% | 41% | |
| Endoscopic Sinus Surgery | 10% | 10% | |
| Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy | 6% | 5% | |
SD = standard deviation; IQR = interquartile range