Table 2.
Perceptions on Pain Management and Opioid Usage Among Participants Who Watched the Web Tutorial and Those Who Did Not∗
| Statement | Watched Video (n = 20) | Did Not Watch Video (n = 22) | Statistical Value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I expected to experience immediate relief of my symptoms after carpal tunnel release surgery. | 3.6 ± 1.1 | 3.1 ± 1.3 | 2.489 | .647 |
| Almost all patients experience relief of symptoms after carpal tunnel syndrome. | 2.4 ± 1.0 | 2.5 ± 1.1 | 5.706 | .222 |
| The best way to manage pain after carpal tunnel release syndrome is with opioids. | 4.4 ± 1.3 | 4.1 ± 1.4 | 1.250 | .741 |
| Opioids are superior to nonopioids (eg, ibuprofen) at managing pain after carpal tunnel release syndrome. | 4.1 ± 1.5 | 3.5 ± 1.5 | 4.547 | .337 |
| There are no risks associated with taking opioids for pain management after carpal tunnel release syndrome. | 4.6 ± 1.0 | 4.2 ± 1.3 | 2.220 | .528 |
| I knew what to expect with my pain before carpal tunnel release surgery. | 2.5 ± 1.6 | 2.1 ± 1.4 | 4.495 | .343 |
| I am satisfied with my pain management after carpal tunnel release surgery. | 1.8 ± 1.5 | 2.0 ± 1.6 | 2.403 | .662 |
∗
For all statements, the scale was set such that one indicated the respondent thought this statement was true with complete certainty, three being the respondent was unsure, and five being the respondent thought that this statement was false with complete certainty. Data are presented as mean ± SD. Wilcoxon rank sums test was used to assess statistics here.