Evaluation of Oral PCA Device - PCoA™ Acute

Evaluation of Oral Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Device - PCoA™ Acute , for Hospitalized Patients With Post-operative Pain

Randomized, open label, controlled pilot clinical study comprised hospitalized post operative patients receiving oral analgesics. The study aims to evaluate the safety, efficacy and usability of a novel pill dispensing system - PCoA™ Acute and compare it to the conventional procedure of nurse providing analgesics.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Operative procedure with at least 3 days' hospital stay.
2. Planned post-operative pain therapy with oral medication using a strong opioid.
3. No contra-indication for opioid therapy.
4. No contra-indication for oral pain therapy.
5. Patient was able to understand and complete the questionnaire.
6. Patient signed an informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Opioid or drug addiction. 2. Opioid intolerance. 3. Pain therapy using IV PCA or infusion. 4. Rejection of opioid therapy. 5. Not able to swallow medicine.

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