Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Acute pain is a sudden experience secondary to injuries and varies in perception among individuals. In trauma patients, it can negatively affect respiratory function, immune response, and wound healing, making it a significant public health concern. This study is to determine the prevalence and factors associated with acute pain among emergency trauma patients. METHODS: -value <0.05 were considered statistically significant. RESULTS: : 1.36-11.43) were associated with acute pain experience. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of acute pain among emergency trauma patients was high in the study area. Analgesia should be administered prior to admission, and non-pharmacological pain management should be implemented. Moreover, training on pain assessment and management should be provided for healthcare providers in the emergency department.
Authors: Elias Alemayehu Worku, Habtu Adane Aytolign, Zemenay Ayinie Mekonnen, Endale Gebreegziabher Gebremedhn
Institution: University of Gondar
Language: English
Subfield: Emergency Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4415785609