Risk factors and protective factors of acute postoperative pain: an observational study at a German university hospital with cross-sectional and longitudinal inpatient data

Conclusions The German SFQ is a valid, reliable and economical instrument with which the important psychological predictor surgical fear can be assessed. Modifiable factors that increase the risk of postoperative pain were higher pain intensity before surgery and being fearful about negative consequences of the surgery whereas positive expectations seem to buffer against postsurgical pain. Trial registration numbers DRKS00021764 and DRKS00021766.
Source: BMJ Open - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Open access, Anaesthesia Source Type: research