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Lorena M Jaimes1, Hilaire J Thompson, Carol A Landis
1Department of Veterans Affairs, Pacific Islands Healthcare System, Honolulu, HI, USA.
Purpose:
The purpose of this project was to survey nurses' knowledge of pain management for patients with combat-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Design/Methods:
A survey was used to collect data regarding nurses' knowledge of pain assessment and management for patients with combat-related TBI. Nurses were invited to participate in the study via email and provided with a link to the electronic survey.
Findings:
Twenty-five surveys were returned (52% response rate). A total of 76% of nurse respondents perceived that TBI patients over report pain intensity. Only 40% of nurses were able to correctly identify the appropriate medication to treat migraine-type headache pain in TBI patients.
Conclusion:
This study identified gaps in knowledge regarding pain management for patients with combat related TBIs.
Clinical Relevance:
Nurses need additional education regarding common pain syndromes, available treatments, and a better understanding of addiction in order to provide optimal care to these patients.
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