Between hope and fear: A qualitative study on perioperative experiences and coping of patients after lumbar fusion surgery

van der Horst, Annemieke Y.; Trompetter, Hester R.; Pakvis, Dean F.M.; Kelders, Saskia M.; Schreurs, Karlein M.G.; Bohlmeijer, Ernst T.

doi:10.1016/j.ijotn.2019.07.003

Between hope and fear: A qualitative study on perioperative experiences and coping of patients after lumbar fusion surgery

OBJECTIVE Recovery following lumbar fusion surgery is frequently accompanied by post-operative pain, and patients often continue to experience some level of chronic pain. There is a scarcity of qualitative research focusing on patient experiences regarding lumbar fusion surgery. This study aims t…