March 29, 2026 · Anaesthesia · DOI: 10.1111/anae.70211

Patient-reported outcomes, postoperative pain and pain relief after day-case surgery (POPPY): short-term peri-operative analgesic use

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The POPPY study aimed to evaluate short-term analgesic use and patient-reported outcomes related to postoperative pain management following day-case surgery in the UK. Findings revealed that while a majority of patients were satisfied with their pain relief, a significant number continued to use opioids a week post-surgery and sought additional help for pain management, indicating potential areas for improvement in postoperative care and support systems.

Anna Ratcliffe, Martha Belete, Adam B Brayne, Harriet Daykin, Matthew Everson, William M Hare, Katy Samuel, Lexy Sorrell, POPPY Study Delivery Group, Mark Rockett, Research and Audit Federation of Anaesthetists in Training

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