Original research
by
Baltes, Amelia et al
Release Date
2024
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Previous research suggests that interpersonal relationships moderate treatment outcomes for opioid use disorder based on the nature and quality of the relationship. However, the role of social support in the initiation of prescription opioid misuse (POM) is unclear.
Findings/Key points
In models adjusted for relevant demographic and clinical outcomes, social support scores and depression and anxiety composite scores significantly predict POM scores 6 months post-discharge. When controlling for pre-injury depression and anxiety, patients with positive POM scores had significantly lower baseline social support scores than patients with negative POM.
Design/methods
Prospective cohort of 221 patients with traumatic injuries
Keywords
Social benefits
Chronic pain
