Predicting Postoperative Pain After Prostate Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): Ene Kerstin Wickström, Nordberg Gunnar, Sjöström Björn, Bergh Ingrid
Primary Institution: The Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the relationship between preoperative factors and postoperative pain intensity in men undergoing radical prostatectomy.
Conclusion
Identifying younger and depressive patients undergoing radical prostatectomy may help in providing them with more effective pain management strategies.
Supporting Evidence
- Younger patients reported higher pain scores than older patients.
- Preoperative depression was found to correlate with higher postoperative pain levels.
- Patients with previous pain experiences expected higher pain scores post-surgery.
Takeaway
Younger men and those feeling sad before surgery might feel more pain after their operation, so doctors should pay extra attention to them.
Methodology
The study used logistic regression analysis to assess the relationship between preoperative factors and pain scores measured by a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) over three postoperative days.
Potential Biases
The study did not account for variations in pain management practices among different patients.
Limitations
The method for pain relief changed during the study, which may have influenced the results.
Participant Demographics
All participants were men with a mean age of 63 years, most of whom were married and about one third had elementary education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.016
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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