Patient satisfaction and postoperative pain management in ambulatory surgery: a prospective questionnaire-based observational cohort study at a Tertiary University Hospital - Scorecard - MDSpire

Patient satisfaction and postoperative pain management in ambulatory surgery: a prospective questionnaire-based observational cohort study at a Tertiary University Hospital

  • By

  • Omar A. Ababneh

  • Ahmad I. El-Share’

  • Isam Bsisu

  • Abdulrahman Abu-Hamdan

  • Asma Zaid Alkilani

  • Yara Baher

  • Lara A. Alsaeedy

  • Reem M. Alhyari

  • Abdallah M. Elqunj

  • Ali Yaghi

  • Ahmad Shahin

  • Walid Samarah

  • Lubna A. Khreesha

  • Adel F. Alrabadi

  • Subhi Alghanem

  • July 2, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Evaluating Patient Satisfaction and Pain Control After Ambulatory Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study at a Tertiary University Hospital

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionAmbulatory Surgery
Key MechanismsPostoperative pain management and patient satisfaction correlation
Target PopulationAdult patients undergoing elective ambulatory procedures
Care SettingTertiary referral and teaching institution

Key Highlights

  • 97.6% overall satisfaction with anesthesia care reported by patients
  • Dissatisfied patients had significantly lower overall hospital satisfaction scores
  • Better post-anesthesia care unit approach and regular pain assessment predicted higher satisfaction
  • Postoperative pain scores negatively correlated with overall satisfaction
  • Proactive pain management is critical for improving patient satisfaction

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess patient satisfaction using predefined Likert scales

Management

  • Implement multimodal analgesia and opioid-sparing techniques

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regular pain assessment in the postoperative period

Risks

  • Perceived under-treatment of pain can lead to dissatisfaction

Patient & Prescribing Data

Adult patients aged 18 and older undergoing elective ambulatory procedures

Utilization of regional anesthesia and non-opioid analgesics to enhance pain control

Clinical Best Practices

  • Prioritize proactive pain management strategies
  • Enhance communication and staff empathy in perioperative care
  • Adopt Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles in ambulatory settings

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Original Source(s)

Patient satisfaction and postoperative pain management in ambulatory surgery: a prospective questionnaire-based observational cohort study at a Tertiary University Hospital

  • by Omar A. Ababneh, Ahmad I. El-Share’, Isam Bsisu, Abdulrahman Abu-Hamdan, Asma Zaid Alkilani, Yara Baher, Lara A. Alsaeedy, Reem M. Alhyari, Abdallah M. Elqunj, Ali Yaghi, Ahmad Shahin, Walid Samarah, Lubna A. Khreesha, Adel F. Alrabadi, Subhi Alghanem

  • July 2, 2026

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