Authors : Prabhakar Singh Patel, Satish Kumar Sharma, Roger Raphael, Sakshi Singh
DOI : 10.36106/ijsr/4006394
Volume : 14
Issue : 6
Year : 2025
Page No : 75-78
Postoperative pain management is a vital component of patient care that significantly influences the speed and quality of recovery, functional outcomes, and overall patient satisfaction. Effective pain control not only reduces physiological stress but also minimizes the risk of complications such as delayed healing, chronic pain, and prolonged hospital stays. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) plays a central role in improving pain management by combining the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and individual patient preferences. This study investigates various pharmacological methods such as opioids, NSAIDs, and local anesthetics, along with non-pharmacological approaches like guided imagery, breathing exercises, and physical therapy. It emphasizes the crucial role of nurses in the assessment, documentation, and management of postoperative pain. Standardized pain assessment tools-such as the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), and FLACC-are highlighted for their role in guiding treatment decisions. Additionally, the study explores existing barriers such as lack of training, resource limitations, and institutional challenges, and underscores the need for ongoing education, policy revision, and interprofessional collaboration to enhance pain management outcomes.