October 9, 2025AANA journal

Age Differences in Patients With Postoperative Pain and Their Relationships to Comorbid Conditions: Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis

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Retrospective analysis shows age influences postoperative pain reports in patients with comorbid conditions.

Older patients (≥ 65 years) report significantly lower severe postoperative pain following surgery.
Multivariate logistic regression revealed that younger patients (18-44 years) were more likely to experience severe pain, with an odds ratio of 2.09.
Factors like female sex, chronic pain history, and mental health conditions increased the likelihood of severe pain post-surgery.
Findings emphasize the need for tailored pain management strategies by healthcare providers for different age groups.

Pruinelli et al. (2025) studied this question.

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