Clinical Research

RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF PATIENTS PRESENTING TO OUR PAIN CLINIC WITHIN ONE YEAR

Volume: 3 Number: 3 December 28, 2024
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RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF PATIENTS PRESENTING TO OUR PAIN CLINIC WITHIN ONE YEAR

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to retrospectively examine the demographic characteristics, main causes of pain, diagnoses and applied treatment methods of patients who applied to a pain clinic. It is expected that these data will contribute to the evaluation of current clinical practices and the development of more effective pain management strategies. Methods: The study was conducted with a retrospective design among patients who presented to our clinic between January 2023 and December 2023. During this period, the medical records of the patients who applied to the pain clinic were examined. The patients' (age, gender), reasons for application (pain localization) and treatment approaches (drug therapies, interventional procedures) were recorded. Results: When demographic characteristics were examined, 56.8% of the 1210 patients included in the study were female, 43.2% were male, and the mean age was determined as 47.42±20.56. When the complaints of the patients were examined, the reasons for application were back pain, leg pain and widespread body pain in order of frequency. In terms of treatment methods, the most frequently performed procedure was the plan block, followed by epidural analgesia. Conclusion: In our study, it was observed that the majority of patients applying to the pain clinic applied due to chronic pain and needed multidisciplinary treatment approaches. These data are important for the development of new strategies for pain management in clinical practices and for increasing patient satisfaction. It is recommended that more studies be conducted, especially on the effectiveness of interventional methods and the role of psychological support.

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Supporting Institution

YOK

Project Number

B.30.2ATA.0.01.00./

Ethical Statement

This study was conducted following the approval of the ethics committee, obtained on 2023, with approval number B.30.2ATA.0.01.00./.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Anaesthesiology

Journal Section

Clinical Research

Publication Date

December 28, 2024

Submission Date

November 17, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 21, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 3 Number: 3

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1.Karapınar YE, Yılmaz MA, Al S, Yayık AM, Aydın ME, Ahıskalıoğlu A. RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF PATIENTS PRESENTING TO OUR PAIN CLINIC WITHIN ONE YEAR. Atatürk Univ Fac Med J Surg Med Sci. 2024;3(3):81-86. doi:10.61745/jsmsau.1586965

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