Postoperative pain management knowledge and attitudes among medical personnel in HUSM

Abstract

The incidence and severity of postoperative pain continue to be a major concern despite the availability of a wide range of analgesics and methods of analgesia. The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of medical personnel regarding postoperative pain management. Questionnaires were given to medical personnel, the results of which indicate that there were obvious deficiencies and misconceptions in the understanding of postoperative pain which translated into poor pain management practices. Clearly there is a need for increased professional awareness of acute pain management practices in HUSM, in order to improve patient comfort and outcome.