Table 4.

Multivariable Analysis of Factors Associated with Opioid Prescription at Discharge

Independent variable	Discharge opioid prescription
	Odds ratio (95% confidence interval)	p
Age (continuous)	0.98 (0.95–1.01)	0.23
Female	1.28 (0.73–2.23)	0.39
Race (White vs. non-White)	1.25 (0.71–2.18)	0.44
Chronic pain	2.59 (1.45–4.61)	0.001
Cumulative illness burden (CIRS-G total score)	1.08 (1.03–1.14)	0.003

Adjusted for age, gender, and race.