Factors Associated With Missed Appointments at an Academic Pain Treatment Center
Odonkor CA, Christiansen S, Chen Y, Sathiyakumar A, Chaudhry H, Cinquegrana D, Lange J, He C, Cohen SP. Factors Associated With Missed Appointments at an Academic Pain Treatment Center. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2017, 125: 562-570. PMID: 28277318, DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000001794.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcademic Medical CentersAdultAgedAmbulatory Care FacilitiesAppointments and SchedulesBaltimoreEthnicityFemaleHeadacheHealth Services AccessibilityHumansLongitudinal StudiesLow Back PainMaleMedicaidMedicareMiddle AgedNomogramsPain ClinicsPain ManagementPatient ComplianceProspective StudiesRegression AnalysisRiskTime FactorsUnited StatesUrban PopulationConceptsPain treatment centersShow ratesPain clinicTreatment centersAcademic pain clinicMissed clinic appointmentLow back painPatient-level riskMedicare/MedicaidLogistic regression modelsPain providersPredictive nomogramBack painClinic appointmentsRegression modelsOffice visitsProspective studyInterdisciplinary carePrimary diagnosisMissed appointmentsSpecialty clinicPatient levelInitial consultEffective treatmentTotal appointments