Non-Pharmacological Pain Interventions Effect on Pain Relief in Postoperative Patients
Advisor(s)
Megan Lieb
Confirmation
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Document Type
Poster
Location
McIntosh Activities Room
Start Date
19-4-2024 11:00 AM
End Date
19-4-2024 11:50 AM
Abstract
Problem: Inadequately managed pain can significantly hinder postoperative recovery. Increased pain can also cause increased length of stay in the hospital setting and increased medication consumption. Pharmacological methods are often used to manage pain but can have undesirable side effects. Non-pharmacological interventions may be a method to provide pain relief without side effects.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine if non-pharmacological interventions are a viable way to decrease pain in postoperative patients on their own, when combined with pharmacological methods, or not at all.
Methods: A quasi-experimental design will be used for this experiment. Patients above 18 without chronic pain undergoing scheduled surgeries, such as orthopedic surgeries, open heart surgeries, laparoscopic surgeries, spinal taps or c-sections, will be included. 24 hours after surgery the first non-pharmacological intervention will be performed. The patient will be assessed using the NRS pain scale (0-10) before and after the intervention. This will be repeated on the second and third day postoperatively. The amount of pain medication and opioids requested by the patient will be recorded over these 3 days also.
Conclusion: Music therapy, cold therapy and acupuncture have been found to decrease patient pain ratings and decrease pharmacological consumption following surgical procedures. Non-pharmacological interventions are an effective method to reduce pain.
Recommended Citation
Nerderman, Ethan S., "Non-Pharmacological Pain Interventions Effect on Pain Relief in Postoperative Patients" (2024). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 17.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2024/Posters/17
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Non-Pharmacological Pain Interventions Effect on Pain Relief in Postoperative Patients
McIntosh Activities Room
Problem: Inadequately managed pain can significantly hinder postoperative recovery. Increased pain can also cause increased length of stay in the hospital setting and increased medication consumption. Pharmacological methods are often used to manage pain but can have undesirable side effects. Non-pharmacological interventions may be a method to provide pain relief without side effects.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine if non-pharmacological interventions are a viable way to decrease pain in postoperative patients on their own, when combined with pharmacological methods, or not at all.
Methods: A quasi-experimental design will be used for this experiment. Patients above 18 without chronic pain undergoing scheduled surgeries, such as orthopedic surgeries, open heart surgeries, laparoscopic surgeries, spinal taps or c-sections, will be included. 24 hours after surgery the first non-pharmacological intervention will be performed. The patient will be assessed using the NRS pain scale (0-10) before and after the intervention. This will be repeated on the second and third day postoperatively. The amount of pain medication and opioids requested by the patient will be recorded over these 3 days also.
Conclusion: Music therapy, cold therapy and acupuncture have been found to decrease patient pain ratings and decrease pharmacological consumption following surgical procedures. Non-pharmacological interventions are an effective method to reduce pain.