Biopsychosocial Pain Management and its Effect on Postoperative Opioid Use.

Introduction: Medical use and overuse of opioids have become an increasing problem over the past several decades. Postoperative pain control is the strongest indication for the use of opioid analgesics. Previous studies have demonstrated benefit from complementary and alternative therapy (CAT) for postoperative pain relief.

A Biopsychosocial Approach to Pain Management.

Introduction: The goal of this project was to implement a biopsychosocial approach to pain management and measure the effects on patient perception of pain. It was hypothesized that the intervention would positively impact patients' perception of pain.

Methods: A validated survey, the Revised American Pain Society Patient Outcome Questionnaire, was administered to patients on the day of discharge from Avera McKennan Hospital Orthopedics Unit 2-East and 2-West following total joint replacement.

Creating a Culture of Mobility: Using Real-Time Assessment to Drive Outcomes.

Background: Recent studies have demonstrated the safety and feasibility of early mobilization of patients in the hospital setting. Promoting early mobility improves patients' ability to perform daily activities and attend to basic needs. It also preserves patients' dignity and independence.