Characterization of Bio-psychosocial Pain Profiles in the Perioperative Period

Characterization of Bio-psychosocial Pain Profiles in the Perioperative Period

This is a prospective descriptive correlational design looking to characterize postoperative pain variables across various procedures that historically have significant levels of persistent post-surgical pain

This is a two institution (Naval Medical Center San Diego and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center) prospective descriptive correlational design looking to characterize postoperative pain variables across various procedures that historically have significant levels of persistent post-surgical pain.

A total goal of 1500 subjects (750 subjects at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and 750 subjects at Naval Medical Center San Diego) will be queried regarding their postoperative pain experience following mastectomy, thoracic surgery, total knee arthroplasty, total hip arthroplasty, spinal fusion, and major abdominal surgery. Descriptive multidimensional tools (the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS) and the electronic Pain Assessment Screening Tool and Outcomes Registry (PASTOR) will be used preoperatively, as an inpatient, and up to 6 months postoperatively.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be between the ages of 18 and 80 and having any of the following surgical procedures: mastectomy, thoracic surgery, total knee arthroplasty, total hip arthroplasty, spinal fusion, and major abdominal surgery.

DEERS eligible

Exclusion Criteria:

• Total Hip/Total Knee arthroplasty revision Younger than 18 years old Refuse participation Cannot understand English Has cognitive deficiencies (subject unable to provide consent for the study, subject unable to complete initial post consent measures)