Pain‐related impairment in daily activities after lung cancer surgery: A 1‐year prospective cohort study
Surgery remains a cornerstone in the treatment of early-stage lung cancer. Despite advances in minimally invasive techniques and rehabilitation, persisting postsurgical pain and pain-related limitations in daily activities may endure. This study investigated specifically the pain-related limitations in activities of daily living and described recovery trajectories during the first 12 postoperative months. Patients with persistent postsurgical pain experienced multiple limitations compared to pain-free patients. Although partial recovery was observed, impairments remained significant for up to 12 months after surgery.
Authors
- Lars Arendt‐Nielsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0892-1579)
- Kirsten Duch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5984-5134)
- Allan Vestergaard Danielsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3025-7873)
- Jan Jesper Andreasen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2382-3734)
- Kristian Kjær Petersen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4506-000X)
- Birthe Dinesen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5893-9676)
- John Hansen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4989-8117)
- Carsten Simonsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9455-4618)
Institutions
- Steno Diabetes Centers (DK)
- Aalborg University Hospital (DK)
- Mech-Sense (DK)
- Aalborg University (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Pain
- Published
- 2024-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.4749
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.57