THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PAIN ANXIETY AND POST-OPERATIVE PAIN IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CHOLECYSTECTOMY SURGERY
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Conditions studied: Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
In brief
This descriptive observational study aims to examine the relationship between preoperative fear of postoperative pain and postoperative pain intensity in patients undergoing cholecystectomy. Postoperative pain is one of the most common and significant clinical problems following surgical procedures. Psychological factors such as anxiety and fear of pain are known to influence pain perception and recovery outcomes. Preoperative fear related to postoperative pain may increase perceived pain intensity and negatively affect the postoperative recovery process. The study will be conducted in the general surgery clinics of a tertiary care hospital. A total of 106 adult patients scheduled for cholecystectomy will be included. Preoperative fear of postoperative pain will be assessed one day before surgery using the Postoperative Pain Fear Scale. Postoperative pain intensity will be evaluated using the Numeric Rating Scale at the 4th, 12th, and 24th hours after surgery. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between preoperative pain-related fear and postoperative pain severity, and to provide evidence to improve perioperative nursing care and pain management strategies.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07457905
- Run by
- Okan University
- People needed
- 106
- Starts
- 2026-02-15
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-03-09
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adults aged 18 years and older Scheduled for elective cholecystectomy Able to speak and understand Turkish Conscious and able to complete questionnaires independently Voluntarily agree to participate in the study
You may not qualify if…
- Use of anxiolytic medication Diagnosed psychiatric disorder that may affect pain perception Cognitive impairment preventing completion of study forms Emergency cholecystectomy Development of major postoperative complications requiring intensive care
Where it is running
- Haydarpaşa Numune Trainingand Research Hospital — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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