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Training pain resource nurses: changes in their knowledge and attitudes.

Susan C McMillan1, Mary Tittle, Susan J Hagan

  • 1College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA. smcmilla@hsc.usf.edu

Oncology Nursing Forum
|July 2, 2005
PubMed
Summary

An intensive pain management course significantly improved nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward patients in pain. This highlights the value of specialized training for enhancing pain care.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Pain Management
  • Oncology Nursing

Background:

  • Pain management is a critical aspect of cancer care.
  • Pain Resource Nurses (PRNs) play a vital role in improving patient outcomes.
  • Continuous education is essential for healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of an intensive pain management course on PRNs.
  • To assess changes in nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding pain management.
  • To determine the effectiveness of specialized training in enhancing pain care delivery.

Main Methods:

  • A pre- and post-test design was employed.
  • 18 Registered Nurses (RNs) from various units caring for cancer veterans participated.
  • The study involved a 32-hour intensive pain management course.

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Main Results:

  • Significant improvements were observed in participants' pain knowledge.
  • Attitudes toward patients in pain showed significant positive changes.
  • Improvements in attitudes toward pain management approached statistical significance.

Conclusions:

  • The pain management course effectively enhanced nurses' knowledge and attitudes.
  • The findings support the validity of the assessment tools used.
  • Such educational initiatives are recommended to improve nursing care for patients in pain.