Postoperative pain experiences: Relevant patient and staff attitudes

H R Winefield; Mary Katsikitis; L M Hart; B F Rounsefell

doi:10.1016/0022-3999(90)90029-4

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Postoperative pain experiences: Relevant patient and staff attitudes

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Postoperative pain experiences: Relevant patient and staff attitudes

H R Winefield, Mary Katsikitis, L M Hart and B F Rounsefell

Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Vol.34(5), pp.543-552

1990

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3999(90)90029-4

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Psychology and Cognitive Sciences

Postoperative pain continues to occur, despite both advances in analgesic techniques and recognition of the damaging effect of pain upon recovery. This study set out to describe the pain experiences of successive cholecystectomy patients in a large teaching hospital, using three different pain measures and self-reports of anxiety and pain-related attitudes and experiences. Nurses and doctors in surgical wards provided parallel information about their pain-related attitudes and practices. A substantial proportion of patients suffered significant postoperative pain, apparently related to their fear of addiction and reluctance to ask for extra analgesic help. Nurses were more convinced than patients that patients should have more control of their own pain relief. Barriers to effective pain relief are seen to include cognitive, attitudinal and systemic factors; some suggestions are offered for reform of relevant hospital practices.

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Title: Postoperative pain experiences: Relevant patient and staff attitudes
Authors: H R Winefield (Author) - University of Adelaide
Mary Katsikitis (Author) - University of Adelaide
L M Hart (Author) - Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
B F Rounsefell (Author) - Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Publication details: Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Vol.34(5), pp.543-552
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.
Date published: 1990
DOI: 10.1016/0022-3999(90)90029-4
ISSN: 0022-3999
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450329902621
Output Type: Journal article

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