[Preventive and pre-emptive concepts in the acute hospital]

This study aimed at developing an efficient pain therapy with preventive conceptions for the clinical routine. Since 30-75% of all patients suffer from unbearably strong pain. Before establishing an efficient treatment, 100 patients were asked about efficiency of pain treatment. After establishing the actual state of matters, all medical collaborators and nursing personnel were trained an improved pain management. Afterwards, another 100 patients were questioned for comparison. The results showed significant improvements in the reduction of pain intensity and frequency. Higher satisfaction and efficiency of pain treatment were documented as well as the reduction of accompanying vegetative symptoms.