Prevalenza del dolore e soddisfazione rispetto al trattamento nei pazienti ricoverati in ambito medico, chirurgico, traumatologico e oncologico

Laura Zoppini; Giusy Vuono; Federica Mazzotta; Cristina Scala; Paolo Notaro; Stefano Terzoni

doi:10.54103/dn/29885

Authors

Laura Zoppini Director of Social and Health Services and Corporate Director of Health and Social Care Professions, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda
Giusy Vuono Corporate Directorate of Health and Social Care Professions, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda
Federica Mazzotta Director of Health Care Professions, Corporate Directorate of Health and Social Care Professions, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, ITALY
Cristina Scala Corporate Directorate of Health and Social Care Professions, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, ITALY
Paolo Notaro Medical Director, Pain Management Unit, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, ITALY
Stefano Terzoni Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, ITALY https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0716-5663

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54103/dn/29885

Keywords:

Pain, Nursing, Patient Satisfaction

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is a significant issue among European adults, with prevalence ranging from 12% to 43.5%. In Italy, 21.7% of hospitalized patients suffer from pain, often associated with sleep disturbances and emotional changes.

AIMS: To describe the prevalence of pain and satisfaction with its treatment in adult patients hospitalized in medical, surgical, onco-hematological, and trauma units.

METHODS: A cross-sectional study conducted at Niguarda Hospital in Milan on 391 patients hospitalized for at least 24 hours. Data were collected through paper questionnaires assessing pain intensity and treatment satisfaction.

RESULTS: 36% of patients reported pain at the time of data collection, with higher prevalence in trauma and surgical wards. Satisfaction with pain treatment was high, with 84% of patients finding the therapy effective.

DISCUSSION: The results indicate an increase in pain prevalence compared to previous studies, but also very high levels of patient satisfaction with treatment, which remains a priority to improve patients' quality of life.

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