Assessment of Post-Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Pain at Viet Duc Hospital, Vietnam

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DOI: 10.4236/health.2015.73039    5,073 Downloads   6,536 Views  Citations

ABSTRACT

Gallstones are common and costly in the world. This disease also have high health burden with high mortality. Currently, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy has become a gold standard for surgical treatment of symptomatic gallstones. Pain is usually the first concern after surgery. Postoperative pain decreases with time but it is severe enough to interfere with daily activities of patients. Pain after the surgery is also affected by many factors. This cross-sectional study aimed to 1) assess pain intensity and interference pain with daily activities; 2) describe the association between pain intensity and interference with daily activities of patients; 3) explore factors that influence post-operative pain after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Data were collected by 50 patients who were undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy completed questionnaire including the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). Data were analyzed based on three aims. As this is the first time that this type of study is conducted in Vietnam, it is expected that the results will contribute significantly to local knowledge and should add to global perspectives. From understanding the factors that affect severity of pain, this study is expected to design nursing intervention strategies to improve daily activities among patients undergoing LC.

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Nguyen, D. and Nguyen, H. (2015) Assessment of Post-Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Pain at Viet Duc Hospital, Vietnam. Health, 7, 346-354. doi: 10.4236/health.2015.73039.

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