Objectively measured activity is not associated with average pain intensity 1  week after surgery: A cross‐sectional study

ConclusionsPain-related patient-reported outcome measures and physical activity are separate entities. Both should be measured after surgery to assess patient recovery and to identify treatment deficiencies.Significance StatementMeasuring recovery is a multi-dimensional challenge. After surgery, clinicians need to be aware that neither pain intensity nor activity levels tell the whole story. Each can hint to problems and treatment requirements.

Source: European Journal of Pain - March 7, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: M. Komann, J. Dreiling, P. Baumbach, C. Weinmann, E. Kalso, U. Stamer, T. Volk, E. Pogatzki ‐Zahn, H. Kehlet, W. Meissner Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research