Table 3 Prescription of analgesics on fixed schedule or as needed and type of pain
| Â | Acute pain | Chronic pain | Acute and chronic pain |
|---|---|---|---|
|  | n = 53 | n = 16 | n = 69 |
| Â | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) |
Paracetamol | |||
Fixed schedule | 29 (55) | 6 (38) | 35 (51) |
As needed | 18 (34) | 2 (12) | 20 (29) |
NSAIDs | |||
 Fixed schedule | 15 (28) | 3 (19) | 18 (26) |
 As needed | 11 (21) | 1 (6) | 12 (17) |
Opioids | |||
 Fixed schedule | 5 (9) | 5 (31) | 10 (14) |
 As needed | 19 (36) | 6 (38) | 25 (36) |