Chronic After Colorectal Surgery Determination of Pain Incidence and Risk Factors

Authors : Rukiye Yaman, Sevilay Erden

Pages : 23-32

Doi:10.71445/umbd.1688145

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Publication Date : 2025-07-23

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the incidence of chronic pain after colorectal surgery and its risk factors. Data were collected using the “Patient Identification Form,” “Numerical Pain Scale,” and “Short Pain Inventory.” Data were collected before surgery, 24, 48, and 72 hours after surgery, and 3 months after surgery. The highest average pain level was 4.02±1.63 during movement in the first 24 hours, and 27% of patients developed chronic postoperative pain 3 months after surgery. In the 3-month postoperative assessment, significant differences were found in the mean severe pain score (t=-2.552, p=0.050) in patients without surgical experience and in both severe and mild pain scores (t=-4.047, p=0.050; t=-3.199, p=0.004) in patients who received general anesthesia. Approximately one-third of patients undergoing colorectal surgery experience chronic pain postoperatively, and the risk of developing chronic pain is higher in patients undergoing surgery for the first time and those receiving general anesthesia.
Keywords : Cerrahi Sonrası Kronik Ağrı, Ağrı Değerlendirmesi, Kolorektal Cerrahi, Risk Faktörleri, Hemşirelik

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