Publications by authors named "Jana Smigaj"
Purpose: Adequate pain management is eminently relevant for elderly and more vulnerable patients with hip fractures in the setting of pre and postoperative pain. This study compares postoperative hip fracture patients treated with standard pain management with a variety of medications or an approach with only one option in each medication category (nonopioid: acetaminophen; opioid: fentanyl TTS 12,5 mcg/hour; rescue medication: piritramide) to simplify the treatment algorithm for nurses and improve patient well-being.
Design: Double-blind randomized controlled trial.
Influence of personalised music and ice-tea options on post-operative well-being in the post anaesthesia care unit after general or regional anaesthesia. A pre-post-analysis by means of a questionnaire.
Gregor Alexander Schittek Kristina Michaeli Viktor Labmayr Patrick Reinbacher David Gebauer Jana Smigaj
Intensive Crit Care Nurs
April 2021
Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to determine if personalized music and different drink options could improve patient wellbeing and reduce disturbances in the post-anesthesia care unit.
- A survey of 1,335 patients revealed common issues such as lack of wellbeing, dry mouth, and surgical pain, but overall wellbeing scores showed no significant improvement from music or ice-tea offerings.
- The findings suggest that despite efforts to enhance patient comfort after surgery, further research is needed to explore different strategies for improving patient experiences in recovery.