Table 1 Study Participants' Characteristics
Characteristics | Total (N = 26) |
|---|---|
Mean age, years (range) | 40 (28-60) |
Female, n (%) | 20 (77) |
Non-Hispanic white, n (%) | 14 (54) |
Provider type, n (%)* | Â |
   Physician | 23 (88) |
   Nurse practitioner | 3 (12) |
Physicians (n = 23) with geriatric fellowship training, n (%) | 21 (91) |
Mean number of years in practice, n (range) | 12 (4-39) |
More than 50% of time in direct patient care, n (%) | 22 (87) |
More than 75% of patients above age 65, n (%)†| 20 (77) |
Residence status of practice patients, (%) | Â |
   Independent | (90) |
   Assisted-living | (10) |
Percentage of older patients with chronic pain, n (%)†|  |
   <25% | 10 (38) |
   26-50% | 9 (35) |
   51-75% | 5 (19) |
   >75% | 1 (4) |
Percentage of older patients with chronic pain on an opioid, n (%)†|  |
   0-5% | 5 (20) |
   6-15% | 13 (52) |
   16-25% | 6 (24) |
   >25% | 1 (4) |