Translating best practices in nondrug postoperative pain management

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Pain Management

Background:

• The underuse of non-drug complementary methods for postoperative pain management is a significant challenge.
• A critical research-to-practice gap hinders the adoption of effective pain management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To demonstrate the application of the six-step Collaborative Research Utilization (CRU) model.
• To translate research findings into practical, non-drug pain management protocols.

Main Methods:

• The CRU model was employed to integrate empirically validated non-drug interventions.
• Interventions were adapted into cost-effective, user-friendly nursing practices.
• Tailored patient education was utilized to facilitate implementation.

Main Results:

• Preliminary findings from a substudy utilizing the CRU model are presented.
• The CRU model demonstrated success in improving patient knowledge, attitudes, and utilization of non-drug pain relief methods.

Conclusions:

• The Collaborative Research Utilization (CRU) model is effective in translating research into practice for non-drug pain management.
• Organizational receptivity to research and robust documentation systems are crucial for successful implementation.
• Further research is recommended in diverse patient populations.