Physicians’ levels of comfort and confidence with prescribing opioids
| STATEMENT | NO. OF RESPONDENTS | STRONGLY AGREE, % | SOMEWHAT AGREE, % | SOMEWHAT DISAGREE, % | STRONGLY DISAGREE, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I am comfortable prescribing opioids for chronic pain | 643 | 24.7 | 50.4 | 17.7 | 7.2 |
| I am confident in my clinical skills in prescribing opioids | 639 | 30.7 | 55.7 | 11.1 | 2.5 |
| Many pain patients experience substantial pain relief with opioids | 638 | 40.8 | 51.3 | 6.7 | 1.3 |
| Many pain patients function better with opioids | 633 | 35.9 | 50.4 | 10.4 | 3.3 |
| Many pain patients become addicted to opioids | 631 | 23.8 | 33.4 | 30.9 | 11.9 |
| I find it satisfying to prescribe opioids to pain patients | 630 | 7.1 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 18.3 |