Assessment of post-operative pain medication adherence after day case orthopaedic surgery: A prospective, cross-sectional study
ConclusionNon-adherence (overuse or misuse) of prescribed POPM can be a result of severe pain, influencing sleep and movement after orthopaedic surgery, indicating a need for review of these regimens in order to optimise care.
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - Category: Nursing Source Type: research
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