Effects of a patient-controlled analgesia pump management model based on a wireless analgesic management system on postoperative pain management in orthopedic patients: a prospective randomized controlled trial protocol.

BACKGROUND: Effective pain management following orthopedic surgery is crucial for patients' recovery and quality of life. Traditional single electronic patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps have certain limitations, including suboptimal pain control and poor patient compliance. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a novel doctor-nurse-patient integrated PCA pump management model based on a wireless analgesia management system (WAMS) in improving postoperative pain management among orthopedic patients. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This is a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial. A total of 150 patients undergoing orthopedic surgery will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (receiving the integrated PCA management model based on WAMS) or the control group (receiving standard electronic PCA pump management). The primary outcome is postoperative pain, assessed at multiple time points using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Secondary outcomes include incidence of adverse events, sleep quality, functional mobility, and other indicators to comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the intervention. Data collection and analysis will be conducted in accordance with strict ethical guidelines and quality control standards. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The study protocol has been approved by the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Shenzhen Second People's Hospital (Approval ID: 2024–518-03PJ). Informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to enrollment. Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, and other academic channels to ensure transparency and reliability. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ChiCTR2500098757.