Influencing factors of pain control among abdominal surgery patients with the enhanced recovery after surgery

Objective To explore the influencing factors of pain control among abdominal surgery patients with the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) so as to provide a basis for improving pain control. Methods From May 2018 to November 2018, we selected 15 abdominal surgery patients with ERAS in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery at Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital by purposive sampling. Semi-structured interview was carried out with the method of phenomenology in qualitative research. Colaizzi 7-step analysis was used in data analysis to conclude themes. Results By interview data analysis, a total of 5 themes that had influences on pain control were concluded: activity-related pain and pain management after removing patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) ; adverse reaction related to pain management; recognition of patients and their family members on pain or pain treatment; information support for pain treatment; influence of non-medical service on patient satisfaction with pain control. Conclusions We should explore the operation mode of acute pain service organization suitable for our country. Muti-disciplinary team should be used for abdominal surgery patients to strengthen the management of activity-related pain and removing PCA, prevention and treatment for adverse reaction related to pain treatment, information support for pain treatment, and improve the recognition of patients and their family members on pain or pain treatment, and pay attention to the influence of non-medical service on patient satisfaction with pain control so as to improve pain control. Key words: Pain, postoperative; Pain management; Enhanced recovery after surgery; Abdominal surgery; Qualitative research; Phenomenology