Abstract:Background
Individuals prescribed long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) have increased risk of readmission and death after hospital discharge. The risk of opioid overdose during the immediate post-discharge time period is unknown.
Objective
To examine the association between time since hospital discharge and opioid overdose among individuals prescribed LTOT.
Design
Self-controlled risk interval analysis.
Participants
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