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David L Reich1, Carol Porter, Matthew A Levin

  • 1Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA. david.reich@mountsinai.org

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Effective pain management during hospitalization is crucial. This study found that targeted interventions significantly reduced pain scores and improved patient satisfaction, highlighting the importance of addressing pain effectively for better patient outcomes and discharge likelihood.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Patient Care Improvement
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Pain during hospitalization and patient dissatisfaction with pain management are prevalent issues.
  • Effective pain management strategies are essential for improving patient experience and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify a pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) metric linked to patient satisfaction.
  • To determine predictors of maximum NRS and implement interventions.
  • To evaluate trends in NRS and patient satisfaction post-intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of NRS data (n=4062) and patient satisfaction metrics.
  • Identification of independent predictors for moderate-to-severe maximum NRS.
  • Implementation of targeted interventions and evaluation of quarterly trends.

Main Results:

  • Maximum NRS was inversely associated with patient satisfaction regarding pain efficacy and staff efforts.
  • Younger age, female sex, longer hospital stay, and specific diagnoses predicted higher NRS.
  • Interventions led to a 3.6% quarterly decline in moderate-to-severe maximum NRS and improved satisfaction rates.

Conclusions:

  • Targeted interventions are effective in improving inpatient pain management.
  • Reduced moderate-to-severe maximum NRS is linked to a higher likelihood of hospital discharge.
  • Addressing patient pain effectively enhances overall satisfaction and care quality.