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.
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
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
The study population comprises adult patients undergoing elective cholecystectomy in the general surgery clinics of a tertiary care hospital. Consecutive eligible patients who meet the predefined inclusion criteria will be prospectively enrolled during the study period. The population represents surgical patients diagnosed primarily with cholelithiasis or cholecystitis.
Cohort
Prospective
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Postoperative Pain Intensity
Postoperative pain intensity will be measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), a validated 11-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Higher scores indicate greater pain severity.
Preoperative Fear of Postoperative Pain
Preoperative fear of postoperative pain will be assessed using the Postoperative Pain Fear Scale. The scale consists of 10 items scored from 0 to 10, with total scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate greater levels of fear related to postoperative pain
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