The Clinical journal of pain
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To prospectively describe the prevalence and predictive factors of chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) and poor global recovery in a large outpatient population at a university hospital, 1 year after outpatient surgery. ⋯ Moderate to severe CPSP after outpatient surgery is common, and should not be underestimated. Patients at risk for developing CPSP can be identified during the preoperative phase.
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To determine the specific factors that affect Internet headache diary compliance among youth with primary headaches. ⋯ Specific factors predict Internet-based headache diary compliance. Further research about the factors related to diary compliance and the optimization of diary-based data collection is warranted.