Table 3.
Adjusted model exploring discharge destination as a predictor of opioid use at 90-days post-operatively
| Characteristic | Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (per year) | 0.972 | 0.958 | 0.987 | 0.0003 |
| Sex (reference female) | 0.69 | 0.517 | 0.921 | 0.0118 |
| Surgery joint (reference THA) | 3.128 | 2.268 | 4.315 | < .0001 |
| Co-morbid condition | 2.174 | 1.104 | 4.282 | 0.0248 |
| Major complication post-discharge | 2.863 | 1.871 | 4.381 | < .0001 |
| Pre-operative opioid use | 3.943 | 2.849 | 5.459 | < .0001 |
| Current smoker at time of surgery | 1.976 | 1.265 | 3.087 | 0.0028 |
| Inpatient Rehabilitation | 1.876 | 1.394 | 2.523 | < .0001 |
| EQ-5D Baseline Pain/Discomfort (per increase in pain/discomfort level) | 1.261 | 1.06 | 1.501 | 0.009 |
| ASA score (reference = 1,2) | 1.343 | 1.003 | 1.799 | 0.0477 |
Legend: Reference group = No, unless otherwise stated; Co-morbid condition: The presence of any medicated comorbid condition was treated as binary (Yes/No). ASA score: The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score