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An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain (PPOP)

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Pediatric nurses' knowledge and attitudes survey regarding pain: a competency tool modification.

Mary T Rieman¹, Mary Gordon, Janet M Marvin

¹Shriners Hospitals for Children, Cincinnati, OH, USA.

Pediatric Nursing

|October 3, 2007

Summary

This study adapted a pain management knowledge and attitude survey for pediatric nurses. The modified Pediatric Nurses

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An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain (PPOP)

An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain (PPOP)

Published on: January 27, 2010

Area of Science:

Nursing
Pain Management
Pediatric Healthcare

Background:

Nurses' knowledge and attitudes significantly impact their effectiveness in managing patient pain.
Evaluating nursing competency in pain management is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a mechanism for evaluating nursing competency in pain management within pediatric hospitals.
To select and adapt a validated survey tool for assessing pediatric nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward pain.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive review of existing pain survey tools was conducted, evaluating their suitability for pediatric populations.
The Pediatric Nurses' Knowledge and Attitude Survey Regarding Pain (PNKAS) was chosen for its established validity and reliability.
The PNKAS was modified (PNKAS-Shriners Version 2002) for applicability to nurses caring for non-oncology pediatric patients, with author concurrence.
The stability of the modified tool was confirmed through retesting.

Main Results:

The Pediatric Nurses' Knowledge and Attitude Survey Regarding Pain (PNKAS) was identified as the most appropriate tool.
A modified version, the PNKAS-Shriners Version 2002, was developed and validated for use in pediatric settings.
The modified tool demonstrated stability over a 6-8 week period.

Conclusions:

The adapted PNKAS-Shriners Version 2002 provides a reliable instrument for assessing pediatric nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding pain.
This validated tool can be utilized to evaluate nursing competency in pain management for pediatric populations.