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An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP
Published on: January 27, 2010
OC14 - Implementation of an educational program in children's post - operative pain
Fotini Mavridi1, Anastasia Statiri2, Adelais Tsiotou3
1Surgical Ward, 'P&A Kyriakou' Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Insights
This study shows that nursing education improves postoperative pain management in children. Implementing pain management programs is key to effective care and better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Pediatric Pain Management
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- Effective postoperative pain management is crucial for high-quality patient care.
- Nursing education plays a vital role in enhancing clinical practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the intensity of postoperative pain in children following an educational intervention.
- To evaluate the impact of nursing education on pain management strategies.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 146 children (aged 0-16 years) was conducted.
- Surgical ward nurses utilized the FLACC, FACES, and NRS scales to record pain scores post-intervention.
- Data collection occurred between December 2012 and March 2014.
Main Results:
- Mean pain scores decreased significantly at 24 and 48 hours post-surgery (0.6 ± 1.43 and 0.13 ± 0.79, respectively).
- Median pain scores correlated with surgery duration (p = 0.048).
- Non-pharmacological pain methods were used in 20% of cases and were associated with child's age (p = 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Postoperative pain management programs, enhanced by nursing education, lead to effective patient care.
- Careful consideration is needed when implementing non-pharmacological pain control methods, especially concerning age appropriateness.
Unlabelled:
Theme: Nursing education, management and leadership.
Introduction:
Successful pain management contributes to high-quality postoperative care.
Objective:
To estimate the intensity of postoperative pain in children after an educational intervention.
Method:
Surgical ward nurses after educational intervention recorded 146 children (0-16 years) postoperative pain scores, applying FLACC, FACES, NRS according to child's age during December 2012 to March 2014.
Results:
The mean values of children's pain scores at the reception, 24h and 48h after surgery was 0,99 ± 1,68, 0,6 ± 1,43 and 0,13 ± 0,79 respectively. The median pain scores for the 1st and 2nd 24-hour seemed to correlate with the duration of surgery (p = 0.048). Only 20% of cases applied some form of non-pharmacological pain method that was associated with the child's age (p = 0,001).
Discussion:
Special care should be taken about using non-pharmacological pain control methods.
Conclusions:
Postoperative pain management programs contribute to effective deal.
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