Comparison of comparison and study groups
| CHARACTERISTICS | CHRONIC OXYCODONE USERS (N = 103) | COMPARISON GROUP (N = 104) | P VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) age, y | 52.3 (13.1) | 51.9 (16.7) | > .05 |
| Sex, % | > .05 | ||
| • Male | 53.9 | 51.5 | |
| • Female | 46.1 | 48.5 | |
| Mean (SD) no. visits in 5-y period | 39.0 (19.0) | 12.8 (13.6) | < .001 |
| Mean (SD) no. of health problems | 6.3 (3.9) | 3.1 (2.5) | < .001 |
| Proportion of patients with past or present | |||
| • Alcohol or drug abuse | 24.8 | 4.9 | < .001 |
| • Smoking | 67.6 | 45.6 | < .003 |
| • Psychiatric illness | 31.3 | 14.6 | < .006 |