Nimmaanrat, SasikaanLiabsuetrakul, TippawanUakritdathikarn, ThidaWasinwong, Wirat2009-05-272009-05-272007-11-10Nimmaanrat S, Liabsuetrakul T, Uakritdathikarn T, Wasinwong W. Attitudes, beliefs, and expectations of gynecological patients toward postoperative pain and its managementt. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2007 Nov; 90(11): 2344-51http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/39632Chotmaihet Thangphaet.OBJECTIVE: To examine the attitudes, beliefs, and expectations of gynecological patients regarding postoperative pain and management. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A prospective study performed in 112 patients undergoing major gynecological surgery, using a preoperative questionnaire regarding expectations toward postoperative pain and management and a postoperative questionnaire regarding actual pain experience, attitudes, and beliefs about pain and management. RESULTS: The majority expected (92%) and experienced (89%) postoperative pain at moderate to very severe levels. The median visual analog scales (VAS) of expected and maximum experienced pain were 6.4 and 6 6, respectively. Ninety-eight percent reported at least moderate pain relief from the analgesics administered. Ninety-two percent were satisfied with their pain management. A significant number held misconceptions about postoperative pain and its management. CONCLUSION: Patients should be preoperatively advised regarding postoperative pain and management. Misunderstandings should be corrected to improve the quality and adequacy of postoperative pain management.engAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAttitude to HealthFemaleGynecologic Surgical ProceduresHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Status IndicatorsHealth SurveysHumansMiddle AgedPain --drug therapyPain MeasurementPain, Postoperative --drug therapyPatient SatisfactionPostoperative PeriodProspective StudiesQuality of Health CareQuestionnairesJournal Article