Factors affecting postoperative pain and delay in discharge from the post-anaesthesia care unit: A descriptive correlational study

Background: Pain occurring in the post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) is common, distressing to patients and remains a management challenge for staff. This study aims to identify the factors affecting pain severity and delay in discharge of patients from the PACU. Methods: Data from 590 consecutive po...

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Main Authors: Jason Ju In Chan, Sze Ying Thong, Michelle Geoh Ean Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2018-06-01
Series:Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2010105817738794