Psychological interventions to reduce postoperative pain and opioid consumption: a narrative review of literature.
Kevin GorskyNick D BlackAyan NiaziAparna SaripellaMarina F EnglesakisTimothy LerouxFrances ChungAhtsham U NiaziPublished in: Regional anesthesia and pain medicine (2021)
Some preoperative psychological interventions can reduce pain scores and opioid consumption in the acute postoperative period; however, there is a clear need to strengthen the evidence for these interventions. The optimal technique, strategies, timing and interface requires further investigation.