Evaluation of Fear of Pain Among Surgical Patients in the Preoperative Period

CONCLUSIONS: Almost all patients included in this study had a fear of moderate to severe postoperative pain while in the preoperative period. Nurses should question pain history with each patient, obtain a detailed pain history, and identify the degree of fear of pain in the preoperative period. Fear of pain should be reduced using necessary interventions and pain control should be maintained. Reduced fear of pain in the preoperative period may decrease postoperative pain and yield favorable patient outcomes.PMID:34922831 | DOI:10.1016/j.jopan.2021.02.003

Source: Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing - December 19, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Fatmagul Ustunel Sevilay Erden Source Type: research