2013
DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2013.682
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Postoperative Pain Assessment and Analgesic Administration in Native American Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Abstract: Ethnic disparities in pain assessment and analgesic administration following surgery have received little attention in the surgery literature. We noted that our Native American patients were less likely than others to complain of pain. A retrospective chart review of 21 Native American patients and a control group who underwent outpatient, elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed. Native American patients had a statistically lower numeric pain score (mean, 6.5; 95% CI, 3.6-9.4) than non-Native Ameri… Show more

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“…40,41 Cultural factors may also influence these interactions; a study involving postcholecystectomy Native American patients indicate that usual Western assessments for pain or discomfort may not apply in some cultures. 42 Further exploration of the causes for ethnic disparities in sedation during colonoscopy revealed by our study is needed.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 95%
“…40,41 Cultural factors may also influence these interactions; a study involving postcholecystectomy Native American patients indicate that usual Western assessments for pain or discomfort may not apply in some cultures. 42 Further exploration of the causes for ethnic disparities in sedation during colonoscopy revealed by our study is needed.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 95%
“…Are certain numbers perceived as “good” vs “bad” or taboo? American Indian patients may select favorite or sacred numbers rather than the number that represented their true pain intensity [19].…”
Section: Validity and Pain Assessment Toolsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…At present, laparoscopic surgery is the most commonly performed surgery (1). Patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery experience pain, with more severe pain in open surgery (2,3). Despite increased knowledge on pain and pain management, introduction of new pharmacological agents into clinical practice, and technological developments in routes of administration in the last 20 years, >50% of the patients still have postoperative pain that is not adequately treated (1,(4)(5)(6).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%