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Nursing students' knowledge and attitudes regarding pain.

Louise Plaisance1, Cynthia Logan

  • 1Southeastern Louisiana University School of Nursing, Hammond, Louisiana, USA. louisep9983@aol.com

Pain Management Nursing : Official Journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses
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Nursing students demonstrate inadequate knowledge of pain management, including misconceptions about analgesics and addiction. Curricula require review to ensure comprehensive, up-to-date pain management education for future healthcare professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Pain Management
  • Healthcare Quality

Background:

  • Pain is a primary healthcare concern, frequently undertreated due to inadequate assessment and intervention by healthcare workers.
  • Limited focus on pain management within nursing curricula contributes to knowledge gaps.
  • This study addresses the need for improved pain management education in nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the knowledge and attitudes of nursing students regarding pain management.
  • To identify specific areas of deficiency in nursing students' understanding of pain management principles and practices.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study utilizing the Nurses' Knowledge and Attitude Survey Regarding Pain.
  • Data collected from 313 clinical nursing students across baccalaureate and associate degree programs in Louisiana.
  • Analysis of survey responses to assess knowledge of pharmacology and non-pharmacology pain management, analgesic administration, and patient reassessment.

Main Results:

  • Students exhibited misconceptions regarding analgesic administration, duration, and an exaggerated fear of addiction.
  • Knowledge scores were lower for pharmacology items compared to non-pharmacology items.
  • While initial pain assessment was often appropriate, reassessment after intervention was frequently incorrect.
  • Baccalaureate students scored higher (65%) than associate degree students (60.8%), but the combined mean score of 64% indicates overall inadequate knowledge.

Conclusions:

  • Despite educational initiatives, nursing students possess inadequate knowledge of pain management.
  • There is a critical need for nursing faculty to revise curricula, incorporating in-depth, evidence-based pain management information and current standards of care.
  • Improving pain management education is essential for enhancing patient care and reducing undertreatment of pain.