[What determines the overall quality of postoperative pain management? A question of perspective].

ABSTRACT:

Background

The outcome domains pain intensity, pain-related interference, side effects, (treatment) information, participation and personal interaction have all been identified as relevant factors in the management of perioperative pain. However, it is not yet clear which of these are particularly significant for the subjectively perceived overall quality of postoperative pain management.

Aim

A newly developed questionnaire was used in this cross-sectional study to assess the relevance of these domains for patients and compare the relevance to healthcare professionals (HCP).

Methods

The patient survey (n = 40) was conducted on the first postoperative day at Jena University Hospital, Germany. In order to investigate group differences, 63 HCP (disciplines: n = 15 anaest

SUBMITTER: Thomas P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12858459 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature