Randomized Controlled Trial on the Use of Pain Diary in Assessing Early Postoperative Pain Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using a pain diary in the assessment of early postoperative pain in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Patients will be randomly assigned to a pain diary group or a control group receiving routine pain assessment. Postoperative pain intensity will be measured at predefined time points using standardized pain assessment tools. The study seeks to improve patient participation in postoperative pain evaluation without introducing additional pharmacological interventions.
• Admitted for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Scheduled for first-time laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Aged 18 years or older
• Able to speak, read, and understand Turkish
• Literate
• Communicative and cooperative
• ASA score of 1, 2, or 3
• Expected to stay at least 24 hours in the hospital post-surgery
• Capable of understanding study instructions
⁃ Willing to participate voluntarily