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

摘要

BackgroundOpioids 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.