Opioid-Related Hospitalization and Its Association With Chronic Diseases: Findings From the National Inpatient Sample, 2011-2015

Prev Chronic Dis. 2019 Nov 27:16:E157. doi: 10.5888/pcd16.190169.

Abstract

Chronic disease and opioid-related hospitalizations in the United States are increasing. We analyzed nationally representative data on patients aged 18 years or older from the 2011-2015 National Inpatient Sample to assess the association between opioid-related hospitalization and chronic diseases. We found that most patients with opioid-related hospitalization were white, aged 35-54 years, in urban hospitals, and had 2 or more comorbid conditions. Patients with 2 or more chronic conditions accounted for more than 90% of opioid-related hospitalizations in all years. The results suggest a need for targeted interventions to prevent opioid misuse in patients with multiple chronic conditions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Chronic Disease
  • Female
  • Hospitalization*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Opioid-Related Disorders / complications*
  • Prevalence
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Factors
  • United States
  • Young Adult