Differences Between Our Rural Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Groups on Secondary Outcomes
| Original Control Group N = 93 | Original Intervention Group N = 93 | Protocol Applied to Control Group (Crossover Phase) n = 93 | Is Difference between original Intervention and Crossover Control Significant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number (%) of patient off COT | 2 (2.15) | 26 (27.96) | 50 (53.76) | P < .00 |
| Total number (%) of patients referred to pain specialty/MAT | 0 (0) | 6 (6.45) | 40 (43.01) | P < .00 |
| Total number of patients who dropped out of care | 3 (3.23) | 4 (4.3) | 8 (8.6) | P = .37 |
| Total number of deaths (any cause) | 0 (0) | 4 (4.3) | 7 (7.5) | P = .54 |
COT, chronic opioid therapy; MAT, medication-assisted treatment.