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Evaluation of Post-PACU Pain Management in Pediatric Surgery
Sponsor: Columbia University
Summary
This study aims to assess the differences in overall pain severity, pain management, and satisfaction during recovery period between two groups of children who either receive or do not receive additional education related to expectation and management of postoperative pain.
Official title: Evaluation of Post-PACU Pain Management Experiences in Pediatric Ambulatory Surgery Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Year - 6 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
900
Start Date
2013-06
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2025-03-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Additional face-to-face education
Additional teaching regarding what to expect in terms of postoperative pain, how to properly identify pain in children, and instruction on the proper administration of analgesic medications
Standard of care management
Current standard of care at a major U.S. teaching hospital.
Locations (1)
Columbia University
New York, New York, United States