The Implementation of Intrathecal Morphine for Caesarean Delivery into Clinical Practice, and Assessment of its Impact on Patient-reported Quality of Recovery Using the ObsQoR-10-Dutch Scale: A Single-centre Cohort Study

Obstetric Anesthesia Digest 2026

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Authors: Ofc van den Bosch, Mienke Rijsdijk, SE Rosier, Lottie van Baal, Timme P. Schaap, Pervez Sultan, Wolfgang Bühre
DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0001178804.64949.51
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Abstract

( Eur J Anaesthesiol . 2025;42:332-339. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000002127.) This observational study aimed to evaluate the impact of introducing intrathecal morphine (ITM) on the postoperative recovery quality of mothers undergoing cesarean delivery (CD). Ensuring optimal recovery for mothers after CD is crucial, as it enhances their ability to care for their newborns and supports their overall physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. While ITM has been shown to effectively reduce postoperative pain, its broader adoption has been limited.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Anesthesia and Pain Management Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Pain Management and Opioid Use

Publication details

Journal / source
Obstetric Anesthesia Digest
Volume
46
Issue
1
Pages
61–61
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN