British journal of anaesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Pain vs comfort scores after Caesarean section: a randomized trial.
The use of negative words, such as 'sting' and 'pain', can increase patient pain and anxiety. We aimed to determine how pain scores compare with comfort scores and how the technique of pain assessment affects patient perceptions and experiences after operation. ⋯ Asking about pain and pain scores after Caesarean section adversely affects patient reports of their postoperative experiences.