Patients´ experiences of TENS as a postoperative pain relief method in the post-anesthesia care unit after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High-frequency, high-intensity transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (HFHI TENS, i.e. 80 Hz and 40-60 mA) is an effective, fast-acting pain relief modality after elective surgery, offering pain relief within 5 min. Few studies have explored patients' perspectives on using TENS in the post-anesthesia care unit. This study investigates patients' experiences and perceptions of TENS as a complementary approach to traditional pharmacological pain management in postoperative care.

Method

Patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy were offered TENS as an alternative to conventional pain treatment with IV opioids. Twenty participants attended telephone semi-structured telephone interviews a median of 12 days after surgery. Data were analysed using a t

SUBMITTER: Angelini E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11715503 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature