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Nurses' knowledge and attitudes in pain management practice.

Elizabeth Matthews1, Colette Malcolm

  • 1Withers Orthopaedic Centre, Musgrave Park Hospital, Green Park Healthcare Trust, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|March 17, 2007
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Nurses completing a pain knowledge program showed no overall knowledge difference but excelled in practical scenarios. Significant gaps remain in understanding non-pharmacological pain relief and chronic opioid use.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Pain Management
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Effective pain management is crucial in nursing, requiring specialized knowledge and skills.
  • Nurses' attitudes and knowledge significantly impact patient care and outcomes.
  • Existing training programs aim to enhance nurses' competency in pain assessment and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the pain knowledge and attitudes of nurses with and without specialized training.
  • To identify specific areas of knowledge deficits in pain management among nurses.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a knowledge and competency training program in an orthopaedic setting.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study design was employed, surveying two groups of nurses.
  • The Nurse's Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain questionnaire was utilized.

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  • Group one comprised nurses who completed an orthopaedic pain training program; Group two attended a pain conference.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant difference was found in the total correct responses between the two groups.
    • Both groups demonstrated substantial knowledge deficits regarding non-pharmacological pain interventions and chronic opioid therapy.
    • Nurses who completed the training program (Group one) showed a statistically significant higher correct response rate in practice-based vignettes (p=0.001).

    Conclusions:

    • Specialized pain knowledge and competency training may improve nurses' application of knowledge in daily practice.
    • Further education is essential to address critical knowledge gaps in non-pharmacological pain management and chronic opioid use.
    • Continuous professional development is vital for optimizing pain nursing care.