Novel Approach Using Pre-surgery Psychosocial State and Pain Trajectory Methods to Identify Patient Characteristics and Predict Patients at Risk for Persistent Pain After Cesarean Delivery
Novel Approach Using Pre-surgery Psychosocial State and Pain Trajectory Methods to Identify Patient Characteristics and Predict Patients at Risk for Persistent Pain After Cesarean Delivery
Many factors influence the development of persistent pain after CS (chronic pain) as well as post-partum depression. We are attempting to use trajectory pain methods in an attempt to identify those at risk for the development of persistent pain post delivery using a daily method of contact for the determination of pain scores. Assessments are also done evaluating satisfaction of pain management and maternal/infant bonding opportunities. Physical activity is monitored by subject's wearing a Fitbit with correlation being done with pain scores obtained over 60 days postop with eligible subjects..
Subjects are contacted on a daily basis after having a cesarean delivery to determine current pain, current pain unpleasantness, worst pain, worst pain unpleasantness, average pain, and average pain unpleaseantness. Preoperatively subjects complete a psycho-social/depressive screening questionnaire. Pain treatments/satisfaction assessments are captured for the first 24 hours. Mother/baby outcomes are also captured. Physical activity and pain scores are also correlated with the subject's wearing of a Fitbit physical activity bracelet with eligible subjects for 60 days post-delivery.
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non-English speaking