Journal of psychosomatic research
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Preoperative coping strategies and distress predict postoperative pain and morphine consumption in women undergoing abdominal gynecologic surgery.
The aim of the present study was to predict postoperative pain and morphine consumption based on preoperative psychosocial factors. ⋯ The results suggest that preoperative psychosocial factors are associated with postoperative pain and morphine consumption.