Patient-reported postoperative pain and stigmatizing language in anesthesia notes: a cross-sectional study (2017–2019)
In this cross-sectional study, postpartum patients with pain had increased odds of stigmatizing language. Findings suggest anesthesiologists may perceive patients who report pain as being 'difficult.' Quality improvement studies should track inequities in pain management as patient-centered, bias-free care is crucial for improving perinatal equity.
Authors
- Ruth Landau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3737-7536)
- Maxim Topaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2358-9837)
- Ismael Ibrahim Hulchafo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5504-4646)
- Veronica Barcelona (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3070-1716)
- Sarah Harkins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2528-7186)
- Clare Thomas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4590-6282)
Institutions
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center (US)
- Columbia University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijoa.2025.104824
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49