Hughes, DorothyHyndman, Tracy Lynn2005-08-162005-08-1620040612976556http://hdl.handle.net/1880/41620Bibliography: p. 57-65The Calgary Health Region implemented an Acute Pain Service (APS) over a decade ago in an effort to address pain management concerns in post-surgical patients, however, there has been minimal assessment of its effectiveness. This study found that the APS does make a tangible difference to patient satisfaction, pain intensity and pain frequency in post-surgical inpatients. Patients who received APS care reported adequate levels of patient satisfaction and lower levels of pain intensity while resting and moving compared to the standard post-surgical group (SPS) group. They were also more likely to report no pain or mild pain while resting and moving and report a lower frequency of moderate to severe pain. Although not a research question it was noted that patients who received APS care were more likely to receive an explanation about their pain management compared to the SPS group. These outcomes are all clinically significant when assessing the effectiveness of the APS.viii, 74 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.master thesis10.11575/PRISM/19874AC1 .T484 2004 H96