Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver
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Healthcare utilization in chronic liver disease: the importance of pain and prescription opioid use.
The aim of this study was to assess factors associated with healthcare utilization in patients with chronic liver disease with a focus on pain, opioid use and psychiatric symptoms. ⋯ Pain and prescription opioid usage were significantly linked to increased healthcare utilization, suggesting the need to evaluate and incorporate evidence-based pain management strategies into routine care of patients with chronic liver disease.