Anesthesiology June 2021 PMID 33831145

Factors Contributing to Lingering Pain after Surgery: The Role of Patient Expectations.

Mark D Willingham, Molly R Vila, Arbi Ben Abdallah, Michael S Avidan, Simon Haroutounian

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Peak: 28 in Apr 2021

across 5 sources since Apr 2021

Extended reach

202,898

potential audience

Total likes

121

Video views

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Apr 2021 – Dec 2024

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What people are saying

The social discussions reflect a clear consensus on the significance of patient expectations, with posts emphasizing how negative outlooks and preoperative pain correlate with persistent post-surgical pain. The tone is mostly informative and supportive, underscoring the importance of personalized care and expectation management in reducing lingering pain.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that patient expectations influence post-surgical pain, with many emphasizing the importance of managing expectations.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of pain management and preoperative expectations appears highly relevant and engaging for the audience, reflected in frequent mentions and sharing.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts reference specific factors listed in the study, such as preoperative expectations and severe postoperative pain, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

These discussions seem to highlight the potential for improving patient outcomes through expectation management, suggesting a noteworthy impact on clinical practices.

Abstract in brief

Patients' expectations about their post-surgery pain significantly influence the likelihood of experiencing lingering pain, with negative expectations increasing this risk.
The study found that 36% of patients experienced lingering pain 1 to 3 months after surgery, and negative expectations were strongly linked to this outcome.
Other key factors contributing to persistent pain included experiencing severe pain immediately after surgery, especially among patients with pre-existing pain unrelated to their surgical site.

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Expectations and Their Impact on Postoperative Pain Management

In our video series, experts discuss how expectations influence physical and mental health. Dr. Jana Aulenkamp from the University Hospital Essen explains the connection between surgery-related pain and patient…

SFB-TRR 289 "Treatment Expectation" · Dec 9, 2024 1,115 views

The Impact of Patient Expectations on Postoperative Pain

In this video, Dr. Jana Aulenkamp from Universitätsklinikum Essen explains how expectations influence postoperative pain. The discussion explores the relationship between patient expectations and recovery, along with…

SFB-TRR 289 "Treatment Expectation" · Dec 9, 2024 314 views

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RT @sfb_trr289: We uploaded a new "In a nutshell" video to our YouTube channel! This time, @AulenkampJana talks about the importance of exp…

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SFB/TRR 289 Treatment Expectation

@sfb_trr289 · X

We uploaded a new "In a nutshell" video to our YouTube channel! This time, @AulenkampJana talks about the importance of expectations for postoperative pain!

Dec 10, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 384 followers View post →

SFB/TRR 289 Treatment Expectation

@sfb-trr-289.bsky.social · Bluesky

We uploaded a new "In a nutshell" video to our YouTube channel! This time, @aulenkamp.bsky.social talks about the importance of expectations for postoperative pain!

Dec 10, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares View post →