A systematic review of race, sex, and socioeconomic status differences in postoperative pain and pain management

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Thurston, Kesha L.; Zhang, Sarah Jingying; Wilbanks, Bryan A.; Billings, Rebecca; Aroke, Edwin N.
  • Type
    Original research
  • Journal
    Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing
  • Publication Date
    2023
  • Abstract
    Optimal postoperative pain management remains a significant problem despite the availability of multiple preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative pain management interventions. Recent studies suggest that racialized minorities, female sex, and individuals of lower socioeconomic status (SES) are more likely to experience more severe pain and inadequate pain management postoperatively. Our systematic review aimed to determine race, sex, and SES differences in postoperative pain and postoperative pain management.
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