Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 24, 2026
07:14
A Quantitative Sensory Testing Paradigm to Obtain Measures of Pain Processing in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery
Published on: January 18, 2018
9.0K
Nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding pain in Saudi Arabia
Thurayya Eid1, Elizabeth Manias2, Tracey Bucknall3
1Nursing Clinical Practice and Research Unit, Nursing Department, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Summary
Nurses in Saudi Arabia show inadequate knowledge and inappropriate attitudes regarding pain management. Improving pain programs and policies is crucial for better patient care and reduced healthcare costs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Pain Management
Background:
- Unrelieved pain is a significant global healthcare issue.
- It leads to complications and increased healthcare spending.
- Effective pain management requires knowledgeable and appropriately-attuned healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward pain.
- To identify gaps in pain assessment and management practices.
- To inform the development of targeted educational interventions.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study design was utilized.
- The Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes Survey regarding pain was administered.
- Data were collected from 593 nurses in a Saudi Arabian tertiary teaching hospital.
Main Results:
- Nurses scored an average of 16.9 out of 40 on pain knowledge items.
- A significant portion of nurses (97.5%) were from overseas, speaking 23 languages.
- Inappropriate attitudes were observed, such as withholding pain medication from smiling patients.
Conclusions:
- Findings indicate inadequate nursing knowledge and inappropriate attitudes concerning pain management in Saudi Arabia.
- There is a critical need for enhanced pain education and policy development.
- Interventions should address both knowledge deficits and attitudinal barriers to optimal pain relief.
Related Concept Videos
01:26Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management
686
The nursing management of a patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD) begins with a thorough assessment of the patient’s health history and clinical manifestations.AssessmentHealth History: Evaluate the patient’s history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of cardiovascular issues, and lifestyle factors such as dietary patterns, smoking, and physical activity.Physical Examination:Assess the affected extremity for decreased or absent peripheral pulses,...
686
01:25Analgesia and Pain Management
3.2K
Pain is critical to various clinical pathologies, provoking an urgent need for effective management. Pain, whether acute or chronic, is a complex neurochemical process. Its alleviation depends on the type, with nonopioid analgesics effective for mild to moderate pain, such as musculoskeletal or inflammatory pain, while neuropathic pain responds best to anticonvulsants, tricyclic antidepressants, or serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. For severe acute or chronic pain, opioids may be...
3.2K
01:14SBAR II: Application of SBAR
5.3K
SBAR is an effective communication tool used by healthcare professionals to communicate patient information accurately. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. For a better understanding, an example is given below.
SBAR Report from a Nurse to a Health Care Provider
S: "Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Jane, RN, from the Med Surg unit. I am calling to tell you about Ms. White in Room 210, who is experiencing increased pain and redness at her incision site. Her recent...
SBAR Report from a Nurse to a Health Care Provider
S: "Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Jane, RN, from the Med Surg unit. I am calling to tell you about Ms. White in Room 210, who is experiencing increased pain and redness at her incision site. Her recent...
5.3K
01:08Obedience
26.1K
According to obedience research, we may harm others under the forceful pressures of an authority figure (Milgram, 1974). How about if the inappropriate orders were delivered with less force? The increasing interdependence between nurses and physicians compelled Hofling and his colleagues to explore nurses’ reactions to a potentially harmful medical request made by the perceived authority figure, the doctor (Hofling, Brotzman, Dalrymple, Graves, & Pierce, 1966). In this situation,...
26.1K
01:23Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management
624
During the postoperative period, it is crucial to focus on maintaining circulation, identifying and managing potential complications, and planning for discharge.Nursing AssessmentVital signs monitoring: Regularly monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, to detect early signs of complications such as bleeding and infection.Circulation assessment: Monitor pulses, perform Doppler assessments, and check capillary refill, color, temperature, and...
624
01:27Ethical Issues
2.3K
Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
2.3K