Does the Stopping Opioids After Surgery Score Perform Well Among Racial and Socioeconomic Subgroups?

Alexander M Crawford Brendan M StrianoJonathan GongAndrew K SimpsonAndrew J Schoenfeld

Published in: Clinical orthopaedics and related research (2023)

The SOS score is a valuable tool in ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic; however, disparities exist in terms of its clinical applicability. Based on this analysis, the SOS score should not be used for Hispanic patients. Additionally, we provide a framework for how other predictive models should be tested in various lesser-represented populations before implementation.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
end stage renal disease
pain management
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
healthcare
primary care
quality improvement
african american