Assessment of post–operative pain management among health provider and patient at SPHMMC Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Cross-Sectional Study, 2025.

Abstract

Abstract Background: Effective postoperative pain management is crucial for ensuring optimal patient recovery, reducing hospital stay duration, and minimizing overall healthcare costs. This study aims to assess the postoperative pain management practices at Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College. This study aims to fill the gap of understanding of postoperative pain management practices at Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College. Method: The study utilized qualitative approach and institution based cross sectional study design. The sample size of the study was thirty participants. Qualitative data was gathered through in-depth face to face interviews .Thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. Results: Majority of the participants described that they feel pain at the surgical site .There were the shortages of resources such as drugs within the hospital to provide post operative pain management. There were the gaps of trainings to the staff regarding post operative pain management. Conclusion: According to the study's findings there were the shortages of resources such as drugs and gaps of trainings to the staff within the hospital to provide post operative pain management. Additionally, there was a gap of being compassionate in assessing post operative pain and its outcome among health care providers. Key words: Postoperative pain management, pain, surgery