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Evidence-based practice part 2: reliability and validity of selected acute pain instruments
1Department of Family Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA.
Summary
Perianesthesia nurses must measure patient pain using reliable and valid instruments. This review covers tools to assess pain management effectiveness, aligning with healthcare accreditation standards.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Pain Management
- Healthcare Quality
Background:
- Effective pain management is crucial in perianesthesia care.
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurses require proficiency in pain measurement.
- Accreditation standards mandate pain assessment before and after treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review pain measurement instruments for perianesthesia patients.
- To evaluate the reliability and validity of selected pain assessment tools.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of pain measurement instruments.
- Analysis of reliability and validity data for selected tools.
Main Results:
- Identified several pain instruments suitable for perianesthesia settings.
- Summarized the psychometric properties (reliability and validity) of these instruments.
Conclusions:
- Appropriate pain measurement tools are essential for effective perianesthesia pain management.
- Nurses should select instruments with established reliability and validity for accurate patient assessment.