Table 2.
Number of consultations to the ED and number of patients consulting the ED within 1 year before and 1 year after initial evaluation by the CCP
| Within 1 year before CCP | Within 1 year after CCP | Difference, n (%) | RR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED visits | 242 | 131 | 111 (46)** | 0.66 (−1.11 to −0.21) |
| Chronic pain–related ED visits | 151 | 24 | 127 (84)* | 0.76 (−1.03 to −0.48) |
| Patients consulting the ED, n (%) | 86 (51) | 52 (31) | 34 (40)* | 0.61 (0.43–0.81) |
| Patients consulting due to pain, n (%) | 65 (39) | 17 (10) | 48 (74)* | 0.26 (0.15–0.43) |
| Patients consulting due to primary chronic pain, n (%) | 37 (39) | 10 (10) | 27 (73)* | 0.34 (0.17–0.65) |
| Patients consulting due to secondary chronic pain, n (%) | 28 (39) | 7(10) | 21 (75)* | 0.25 (0.11–0.54) |
Data are presented as number of consults, number of patients, %, RR and 95% CIs.
*P < 0001. **P = <0.01.