Evaluation of the quality of postoperative pain treatment in surgical ward patients treated with the laparoscopic method

Abstract

Introduction. Laparoscopy is one of the most effective methods of surgical treatment. The main benefits of laparoscopic treatment include faster recovery, fewer complications, small scars, and less pain.

The aim. The aim of the study is to analyse the assessment of the quality of postoperative pain treatment after laparoscopic surgery and the possibilities of its improvement in everyday nursing practice.

Material and methods. The study used the method of diagnostic survey using the survey technique. The research tool used to conduct the research was an own questionnaire with a standardized tool - the Polish Version of the Scale of Clinical Quality Indicators of Postoperative Pain Management. The research analysis involved 100 patients of the surgical ward of the Specialist Provincial Hospital in Włocławek, treated with the laparoscopic method.

Results. The obtained results are similar to studies conducted by other researchers. The general assessment of the quality of the nursing care provided in minimizing the experienced pain proves the need to improve care in the sphere of the environment and communication.

Conclusions. The nursing staff has knowledge in the field of postoperative pain relief and reacts quickly to the changing condition of the patient. The research results clearly indicate that the transfer of information at the nurse-patient level should be improved. Ensuring an appropriate environment for the patient to rest after surgery is not always possible for reasons beyond the control of the nursing staff.