ArticlePloS one2020
Pain prevalence in hospitalized patients at a tertiary academic medical center: Exploring severe persistent pain.
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- Psychometric Properties of Pain Scales in Inpatient Settings: An Umbrella Review.Journal of clinical nursing · 2026Pooled it
- Outcome Indicators for Evaluating Interventions by Advanced Practice Nurses Specialising in Acute Pain: A Scoping Review.Nursing open · 2025Article
- Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Pain Assessment and Management: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing research and practice · 2025Article
- Pain in Austrian hospitals: evaluation of 1089 in-patients.Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) · 2024Article
- Pain Prevalence and Satisfaction with Pain Management in Inpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Post-COVID Patients With New-Onset Chronic Pain 2 Years After Infection: Cross-Sectional Study.Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses · 2023Article
- Involving a Dedicated Epidural-Caring Nurse in Labor Ward Practice Improves Maternal Satisfaction towards Childbirth: A Retrospective Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- [Nomographic Model for Predicting Severe Foot Pain in Nurses from Tertiary Hospitals in China].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2023Article
- Three-year hospital-wide pain management system implementation at a tertiary medical center: Pain prevalence analysis.PloS one · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe pain prevalence of inpatients is not a well-studied medical issue in Asia. We have aimed to evaluate pain prevalence and characterize those patients who have suffered from severe, persistent pain.
methodsWe investigated pain prevalence using a quota sampling from 19 general wards during the year 2018. Using a structured questionnaire, eight interviewers visited patients at an age ≥ 20 years, and who had been staying in general wards for ≥ 3 days. Those patients were excluded if they were unable to respond to the interview questions. If they reported pain during hospitalization, the maximum pain level and the duration of pain suffered in the past 24 hours were assessed. Care-related pain was also surveyed.
resultsA total of 1,034 patients (M/F, 537/497) completed the survey. Amongst them, 719 patients (69.5%) experienced pain, with moderate and severe pain levels being 27.3% and 43%, respectively. Surgery was considered as it related to pain, including significantly severe pain. The top 3 care-related pain causes were needle pain, wound dressing, and change in position/chest percussion. Change in position/chest percussion and rehabilitation were associated with severe, persistent pain.
conclusionsPain is common in approximately 70% of inpatients, with surgery being associated with severe pain. Mobilization and rehabilitation may lead to severe, persistent pain. The periodic study of pain prevalence is essential in order to provide precise pain management.
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