Predictors of Long-Term Opioid Use After Hospitalization for Traumatic Injury in a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Population: A 12-Month Prospective Observational Study.

Providers could consider screening for past use of prescription pain relievers and post-traumatic stress disorder before hospital discharge to identify patients who might benefit from additional resources and support. However, providers should ensure that these patients' pain management needs are still being met and avoid abrupt discontinuation of prescription opioid use among those with a history of long-term use.