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A Study of Postoperative Pain Scores Reported by Patients to the Surgical Teams and Nursing Staff

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About this study

The purpose of this study is to record the visual analog pain score (VAS) score given to the surgical team by the patient and compare this to the value given to the nursing staff. The patients will be blinded to the study in order to prevent bias.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All inpatient postoperative orthopedic patients will be eligible for the study.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • If a patient is unwilling to participate in the study.

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