Predictors of Transitioning to Incident Chronic Opioid Therapy Among Working-Age Adults in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Opioids have been prescribed and used for chronic noncancer pain at prolific rates in the United States during the past 2 decades. Patients who transition to incident chronic opioid therapy are at increased risk for significant negative health consequences, including cardiovascular risk, endocrine disorders, opioid use disorder, and death.

Objective

To identify the leading predictors associated with transitioning to incident chronic opioid therapy among working-age adults without cancer.

Method

This retrospective observational cohort study is based on medical and pharmacy claims of a nationally representative sample of adults enrolled in commercial health insurance plans. Standard parametric (logistic regressions) and nonparametric methods based on a decisi

SUBMITTER: Thornton JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5902762 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature