Time Effect on Acute Postoperative Pain After Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Andrea J.R. Balthasar,
Jasmijn E. Willemen,
Carine J. Vossen
et al.
Abstract:Objectives:
Acute postoperative pain (APP) is the main cause of postoperative dissatisfaction; however, traditional methods of pain assessment provide limited insights into the dynamics and development of APP. This study used the experience sampling method (ESM) to understand the dynamics of APP over time in relation to various patient factors.
Methods:
Forty patients scheduled to undergo total knee replacement surgery were recruited in this study. Foll… Show more
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