How patients experience pain monitoring after elective general surgery
Patients' Perceptions of Postoperative Analgesic Monitoring in Elective General Surgery: A Mixed-Methods Structural Equation Modeling Study
This study will see if adult patients' experiences of routine pain checks after elective general surgery affect their trust in nurses, monitoring-related anxiety, and willingness to report pain.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Agri Ibrahim Cecen University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (AĞRI, Merkez) |
| Trial ID | NCT07389330 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This prospective observational mixed-methods project enrolls adults undergoing elective general surgery who receive routine postoperative analgesic monitoring. During the first 72 hours after surgery participants complete questionnaires about monitoring perceptions, nurse communication, trust, anxiety, and pain disclosure, and structural equation modeling will be used to examine relationships among these measures. A purposive subsample with contrasting survey responses will be invited for in-depth interviews to explain and enrich the quantitative findings. No changes to standard clinical care are made and all procedures follow institutional postoperative protocols.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults (18+) undergoing elective general surgery who require inpatient postoperative care, are clinically stable, can read Turkish, and can provide written informed consent are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients having emergency surgery, those admitted to intensive care or requiring mechanical ventilation, or people with documented cognitive impairment or who cannot complete questionnaires in Turkish are not eligible and are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, results could guide nursing communication and monitoring practices to reduce anxiety and improve honest pain reporting, which may improve postoperative pain control and patient trust.
How similar studies have performed: Prior observational studies suggest nurse communication affects pain reporting, but combining structural equation modeling with qualitative interviews in this specific elective surgery context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Undergoing elective general surgery requiring postoperative inpatient care * Receiving routine postoperative analgesic monitoring as part of standard clinical care * Clinically stable during the postoperative data collection period * Able to read and communicate in Turkish * Able and willing to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency or urgent surgical procedures * Postoperative admission to an intensive care unit * Requirement for mechanical ventilation * Documented cognitive impairment, acute delirium, or severe psychiatric illness * Inability or unwillingness to complete study questionnaires or interviews
Where this trial is running
AĞRI, Merkez
- Ağrı Training and Research Hospital — Ağri, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: VOLKAN GOKMEN, Assistant Professor
- Email: vgokmen@agri.edu.tr
- Phone: +905327390938
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.