Patient-Driven Analgesic Protocol Selection for Post-Cesarean Pain Management
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2017-05-22
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The ability to predict pain and then apply modified treatment protocols has been limited.
Current practice is for physicians to select standard post-operative pain treatment protocols
without patient consultation. This study hopes to determine if patient's involvement in
analgesic drug/dosage selection can optimize pain relief while minimizing related side
effects. This could result in a more patient-centered care model and individualized
perioperative analgesic treatment protocols based on patient's preferences, needs and
expectations.