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Testing a preoperative pain management intervention for elders.

D D McDonald1, M Freeland, G Thomas

  • 1University of Connecticut School of Nursing, 231 Glenbrook Road, U-26, Storrs, CT 06269-2026, USA.

Research in Nursing & Health
|December 18, 2001
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Teaching elders pain management communication skills and information improved postoperative pain relief. This knowledge empowered them to report less pain during their hospital stay, highlighting the importance of patient education.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nursing
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Effective postoperative pain management is crucial for elder recovery.
  • Patient education on pain communication and management strategies can influence outcomes.
  • Limited research exists on the specific impact of communication skills training for pain relief in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if teaching pain management communication skills and information enhances postoperative pain relief in elders.
  • To compare pain experiences between elders receiving comprehensive pain education and those receiving basic scale training.

Main Methods:

  • A posttest-only experimental design with repeated measures was employed.
  • Thirty-one elders were randomly assigned to either a control group or a communication group.

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  • Pain was assessed using the McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form.

    • Main Results:

    • Elders in the communication group reported significantly less postoperative pain throughout their hospital stay.
    • The findings suggest that enhanced pain management knowledge contributed to better pain control.
    • No significant difference in pain reporting was observed between groups solely based on scale usage.

    Conclusions:

    • Educating elders on pain management communication skills and information leads to improved postoperative pain relief.
    • Nurses should integrate pain management education and communication strategies into elder care protocols.
    • Empowering elders with knowledge and skills is vital for optimizing their recovery and quality of life post-surgery.