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Fear of surgical pain drives medication use

Researchers have unveiled a significant link between a patient’s fears of surgical pain and postoperative medication consumption.

The study highlights the critical role of preoperative psychological assessment in pain management.

According to the findings, the more apprehensive patients are about the pain associated with a surgical procedure, the more likely they are to experience heightened postoperative pain and rely on nonopioid medications for relief.

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