Pain Interference and Decreased Physical Function After Emergency General Surgery: Measuring Patient-Reported Outcomes.

Justin S HatchimonjiAmanda L BaderLucy W MaKristen ChreimanJames P ByrnePatrick M ReillyBenjamin M BraslowMark J SeamonDaniel N Holena

Published in: World journal of surgery (2021)

We demonstrate room for improvement in the domains of pain interference and physical function. While positive changes over a relatively short period of time are encouraging, consideration should be given to patient perceptions of illness and lifestyle impact when managing EGS patients.

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
chronic pain
end stage renal disease
healthcare
pain management
neuropathic pain
newly diagnosed
emergency department
ejection fraction
metabolic syndrome
chronic kidney disease
public health
primary care
prognostic factors
type diabetes
spinal cord injury