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Several interventions, such as the implementation of an acute pain protocol, have been evaluated in order to optimize pain management, with variable results. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term efficacy of a nurse-initiated pain-management protocol 10\u202fyears after implementation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"j_sjpain-2026-0010_abs_002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This was a prospective, observational study recruiting all consecutive adult patients with acute pain in the ED of a Level-1 trauma center during a period of 4\u202fweeks. The primary outcome was the percentage of the composite endpoint \u2018pain awareness\u2019. The secondary outcomes were patient satisfaction; administration of analgesics; NRS scores and waiting time until receiving analgesics.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"j_sjpain-2026-0010_abs_003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three hundred and 23 patients were included in this study. The percentage of pain awareness was 69\u202f%. In 41.5\u202f% of patients, analgesics were administered and in 55.1\u202f%, an NRS-score was documented. Regarding patient satisfaction, no significant correlation was observed between waiting time until receiving analgesics and satisfaction.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"j_sjpain-2026-0010_abs_004\">\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The percentage of pain awareness was 69\u202f% with an existing pain protocol in place. Overall, patient satisfaction was positive in the majority of the patients. 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