Characteristics of Urban Inpatient Smokers With and Without Chronic Pain: Foundations for Targeted Cessation Programs.
Gwendolyn R CodyBinhuan WangAlissa R LinkScott E ShermanPublished in: Substance use & misuse (2019)
Among smokers assessed for pain (n = 1093), the prevalence of chronic pain was 44%. SWCPs were more likely to report depressive symptoms and to have a history of psychiatric diagnosis (nonsubstance related) than smokers without pain. Severe problems with mobility and with performing usual activities were more common in SWCPs. No significant difference was observed in sex, race, education, nicotine dependence level, confidence in quit ability, or history of substance misuse. Conclusions/Importance: Chronic pain in smokers admitted to safety net hospitals is prevalent and associated with hindered mobility, history of psychiatric diagnosis, and prescription opioid use. Urban safety net hospitals are an appropriate setting in which to pilot SWCP-targeted cessation programs, which should be designed with consideration for patients' psychiatric history and mobility status.
Keyphrases
- chronic pain
- smoking cessation
- mental health
- pain management
- depressive symptoms
- healthcare
- replacement therapy
- end stage renal disease
- public health
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- peritoneal dialysis
- cancer therapy
- palliative care
- prognostic factors
- early onset
- clinical trial
- patient reported outcomes
- social support
- study protocol
- drug induced