Table 2

Multivariable model of predictors of maximum acute postoperative pain score

ParameterMean acute pain effect estimate95% confidence limitsP value
Intercept4.763.865.67<0.01
Surgery duration (per additional 30 min)0.390.170.61<0.01
Previous radiotherapy (Y vs N)−2.68−4.78−0.570.01
PCS (score 10–19 vs <10)1.700.542.86<0.01
PCS (score ≥20 vs <10)3.281.704.87<0.01
Surgeon (ID 2 vs ID 1)0.33−0.941.620.60
Surgeon (ID 3 vs ID 1)−1.22−2.34−0.100.03
Surgeon (ID 4 vs ID 1)0.54−1.692.770.63
  • Reference levels set to average surgery duration (120 min), no previous radiotherapy, PCS score <10.

  • PCS, Pain Catastrophizing Scale.